For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,503 students in 85302, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85302, AZ are Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, Heritage School and Horizon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85302 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85302, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85302, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Heritage School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5312 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Horizon School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4010
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4010
Gr: K-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8840 N 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Sunset School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4626 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 347-3300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 347-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Glendale American School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
85302, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homeboundother Health Impaired High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 34%
10260 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Gr: K | 30 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85302, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85302, AZ include Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, Heritage School and Horizon School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85302?
6 public elementary schools are located in 85302.
What is the racial composition of students in 85302?
85302 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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