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Best Glendale Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public preschools serving 20,617 students in Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Glendale, AZ are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Glendale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Legend Springs Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Traditional Academy At Bellair
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4701 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Las Brisas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Highland Lakes School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Copperwood School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Park Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20012 N 35th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Luke Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7300 N Dysart Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 876-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3910 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1919.
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10401 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Sunburst School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Heritage School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5312 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 W Port Au Prince Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Kachina Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5304 W Crocus Dr
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Sunset Vista
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Gr: PK-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Desert Palms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11441 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Sunset School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4626 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 347-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Bicentennial South School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Gr: PK-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
William C Jack School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10150 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 772-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Glendale American School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8530 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Gr: PK-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3535.
Desert Spirit
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Glendale, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Glendale?
38 public preschools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Glendale are often viewed compared to one another?

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