For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,571 students in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Mountain Village are Sweetwater School, Sunburst School and Arroyo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4602 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Sunburst School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4535 W Cholla St
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ include Sweetwater School, Sunburst School and Arroyo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale?
the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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