Public schools in Glendale, AZ
98 open public schools with an address in Glendale, operated by 28 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
98
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
57,406
97 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
22
5 virtual
An overview of Glendale public schools
The federal directory lists 98 public schools in Glendale, AZ: 54 elementary, 2 middle, 38 high, 4 combined or other. The 97 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 57,406 students, an average of 592 per school. The largest campus is Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), and the largest elementary school is Legacy Traditional School ? Glendale (1,280).
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) operates the most schools here (17), and 9 regular districts have at least one Glendale campus, plus 19 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 22 charter schools, 5 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 26 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 13 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 12 of 26 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Glendale
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Public school district
17 schools in Glendale · 42 total
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Public school district
15 schools in Glendale · 44 total
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Public school district
14 schools in Glendale
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Specialized public school district
14 schools in Glendale · 63 total
Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Public school district
5 schools in Glendale · 11 total
Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Public school district
4 schools in Glendale · 33 total
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Public school district
3 schools in Glendale · 12 total
ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059)
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Glendale · 7 total
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Public school district
2 schools in Glendale · 16 total
Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Glendale
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Glendale · 8 total
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale · 6 total
Camelback Education Inc (79905)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
Challenge School Inc. (6362)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
Choice Academies Inc. (90138)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale · 2 total
Cholla Academy (5186)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale · 2 total
Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc. (79496)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
Dysart Unified District (4243)
Public school district
1 school in Glendale · 25 total
Edison Project (743644)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
Heritage Elementary School (81076)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale · 2 total
James Sandoval Preparatory High School (79475)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High Sch (4342)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale · 2 total
Legacy Traditional School - Glendale (850100)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
PAS Charter Inc. dba Intelli-School (79953)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale · 3 total
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale · 2 total
Sun Valley Academy - Glendale Inc. (1002008)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Glendale
Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
Public school district
1 school in Glendale · 10 total
Elementary schools in Glendale
54| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science Glendale Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) · Charter | KG–08 | 1,085 | 16.2:1 | |
| Arrowhead Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 515 | 13.7:1 | |
| Arroyo Elementary School Washington Elementary School District (4260) | KG–08 | 504 | 15.5:1 | |
| Barcelona Elementary School Alhambra Elementary District (4280) | PK–08 | 847 | 19.3:1 | |
| Bicentennial South School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | PK–08 | 729 | 24.7:1 | |
| Camelback Academy Camelback Education Inc (79905) · Charter | KG–08 | 598 | 23.5:1 | |
| Canyon Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 297 | 13.8:1 | |
| Carol G. Peck Elementary School Alhambra Elementary District (4280) | KG–08 | 665 | 19:1 | |
| Challenge Charter School Challenge School Inc. (6362) · Charter | KG–06 | 364 | 15.2:1 | |
| Challenger Middle School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | KG–08 | 839 | 20.7:1 | |
| Copper Creek Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 688 | 18.1:1 | |
| Copperwood School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 625 | 16.9:1 | |
| Desert Garden Elementary School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | PK–06 | 205 | 18.6:1 | |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 675 | 18.2:1 | |
| Desert Palms Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 373 | 14.5:1 | |
| Desert Sage Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 594 | 14.5:1 | |
| Desert Spirit Glendale Elementary District (4271) | PK–08 | 682 | 19.2:1 | |
| Desert Valley Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 439 | 14.1:1 | |
| Discovery School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | KG–08 | 601 | 20:1 | |
| Don Mensendick School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | KG–08 | 558 | 20.3:1 | |
| Edison School of Innovation Edison Project (743644) · Charter | KG–08 | 237 | 11.3:1 | |
| Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) · Charter | KG–08 | 325 | 13:1 | |
| Foothills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 537 | 15.6:1 | |
| Glendale American School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | PK–08 | 678 | 18.6:1 | |
| Glendale Elementary Online (G.E.O.) Learning Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Virtual | KG–08 | 25 | 25:1 | |
| Glendale Landmark School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | PK–08 | 651 | 20.3:1 | |
| Glenn F Burton School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | KG–08 | 550 | 20:1 | |
| Greenbrier Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 452 | 15.4:1 | |
| Harold W Smith School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | KG–08 | 719 | 21.8:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School Heritage Elementary School (81076) · Charter | KG–08 | 832 | 29.7:1 | |
| Heritage School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 478 | 16.9:1 | |
| Highland Lakes School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 1,091 | 16.5:1 | |
| Horizon School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | KG–08 | 856 | 19.5:1 | |
| Kachina Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 273 | 14.8:1 | |
| Las Brisas Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 480 | 13.7:1 | |
| Legacy Traditional School ? Glendale Legacy Traditional School - Glendale (850100) · Charter | KG–08 | 1,280 | 24.2:1 | |
| Legend Springs Elementary Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 685 | 17.6:1 | |
| Luke Elementary School Dysart Unified District (4243) | PK–08 | 702 | 19:1 | |
| Marshall Ranch Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 662 | 17:1 | |
| Mirage Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 454 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mountain Shadows Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 426 | 13.5:1 | |
| Park Meadows Elementary School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 495 | 13.4:1 | |
| Pioneer Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 411 | 15.5:1 | |
| Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 578 | 15:1 | |
| Sierra Verde STEAM Academy Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 932 | 18.8:1 | |
| Sonoran Sky Elementary School Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 537 | 16.8:1 | |
| Sun Valley Academy-Glendale Sun Valley Academy - Glendale Inc. (1002008) · Charter | KG–08 | 192 | 10.1:1 | |
| Sunburst School Washington Elementary School District (4260) | PK–06 | 556 | 18.8:1 | |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 611 | 20.4:1 | |
| Sunset School Washington Elementary School District (4260) | PK–06 | 497 | 18.1:1 | |
| Sunset Vista Glendale Elementary District (4271) | PK–08 | 676 | 18.3:1 | |
| Sweetwater School Washington Elementary School District (4260) | KG–08 | 483 | 10.5:1 | |
| Traditional Academy at Bellair Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–06 | 241 | 13.7:1 | |
| William C Jack School Glendale Elementary District (4271) | PK–08 | 811 | 20:1 |
Middle schools in Glendale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sky Middle School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 640 | 22.5:1 | |
| Hillcrest Middle School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 732 | 19.5:1 |
High schools in Glendale
38| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo High School Glendale Union High School District (4285) | 09–12 | 2,152 | 22.9:1 | |
| Arizona Insight Academy Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 955 | 20.5:1 | |
| Cactus High School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 1,036 | 19.5:1 | |
| Copper Canyon High School Tolleson Union High School District (4288) | 09–12 | 2,182 | 21.6:1 | |
| Crown Point High School James Sandoval Preparatory High School (79475) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 55 | 13.6:1 | |
| Deer Valley Academy Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc. (79496) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 11 | 2.4:1 | |
| Deer Valley High School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–12 | 1,707 | 9.2:1 | |
| Desert Heights Preparatory Academy Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) · Charter | 05–12 | — | — | |
| Glendale High School Glendale Union High School District (4285) | 09–12 | 1,734 | 21.4:1 | |
| Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 468 | 13.4:1 | |
| Glendale Union Online Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Virtual | 09–12 | 285 | — | |
| Glenview College Preparatory High School Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High Sch (4342) · Charter | 09–12 | 536 | 22.3:1 | |
| Independence High School Glendale Union High School District (4285) | 09–12 | 1,907 | 22.1:1 | |
| Intelli-School Glendale PAS Charter Inc. dba Intelli-School (79953) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 49 | 12.9:1 | |
| Ironwood High School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 1,804 | 20.1:1 | |
| Jefferson Preparatory High School Choice Academies Inc. (90138) · Charter | 07–12 | 49 | 4.9:1 | |
| Mountain Ridge High School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–12 | 2,823 | 23.9:1 | |
| Ombudsman - Charter Metro Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 250 | 50:1 | |
| Ombudsman Online Academy Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 469 | 78.2:1 | |
| Raymond S. Kellis Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 1,691 | 21.3:1 | |
| Sandra Day O'Connor High School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–12 | 2,658 | 24.5:1 | |
| Start Campus West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| ThrivePoint High School at Grovers ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 58 | 58:1 | |
| Thrivepoint High School at Union Hills ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 104 | 104:1 | |
| ThrivePoint Online High School ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 513 | 108:1 | |
| West-MEC - Apollo High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Cactus High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Central Campus West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 27 | 2.5:1 | |
| West-MEC - Copper Canyon High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| West-MEC - Deer Valley High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Glendale High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Independence High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Ironwood High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| West-MEC - Mountain Ridge High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Raymond S. Kellis West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Sandra Day O'Connor High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| West-MEC Glendale Community College West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 2 | — | |
| West-MEC Glendale Community College - North West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Glendale
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Heights Charter School Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099) · Charter | KG–12 | 868 | 15.1:1 | |
| GCC Early Childhood Learning Lab Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–PK | 13 | 13:1 | |
| Sunflower School Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Special Education School | PK–12 | 21 | 7:1 | |
| Westland School Brighton Campus Cholla Academy (5186) · Charter | KG–12 | 308 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic51%
- Black7.4%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 88 Glendale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (57,406 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Glendale
How many public schools are in Glendale, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 98 open public schools with a location address in Glendale: 54 elementary, 2 middle, 38 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 57,406 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Glendale?
Schools with an address in Glendale belong to 28 education agencies, led by Deer Valley Unified District (4246) (17 schools), Peoria Unified School District (4237) (15 schools), Glendale Elementary District (4271) (14 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Glendale?
Mountain Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Glendale, with 2,823 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Glendale?
Yes. 22 of the 98 public schools in Glendale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Math and Science Glendale, Arizona Insight Academy, Camelback Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Glendale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Glendale public schools is 18.2:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Glendale guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities