For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,581 students in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in North Mountain Village are Thrivepoint High School At Metro, Sweetwater School and Sunburst 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thrivepoint High School At Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9640 N Metro Pkwy W Unit 147
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4602 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Grades: K-8
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Sunburst School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4535 W Cholla St
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale, AZ include Thrivepoint High School At Metro, Sweetwater School and Sunburst School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Mountain Village, Glendale?
4 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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