For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,108 students in 85310, AZ (there are , serving 189 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85310, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85310, AZ are Copper Creek Elementary School, West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School and Hillcrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85310 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85310, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85310, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22833 N 71st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-3300
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
Las Brisas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,787 students
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Sandra Day O'connor High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25250 N. 35th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #88.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,597 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pinnacle
Charter School
32 S Center St
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Glendale Community College - North
Vocational School
5727 W Happy Valley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 738-0000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 738-0000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85310, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest Education Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
5727 W. Happy Valley Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Pinnacle Pointe Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85310, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85310, AZ include Copper Creek Elementary School, West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School and Hillcrest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 85310?
10 public schools are located in 85310.
What percentage of students in 85310 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85310 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85310?
85310 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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