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102 schools in Glendale

Arizona · Public K-12

102 public K-12 schools, 57,797 students, one city. That is the Glendale entry on the numbers, with a mix of 59 elementary, 2 middle, and 38 high.

7-year change in Glendale

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
57,797
-2,982 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
89
+4 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 38%
% Hispanic
51%
was 46%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
252,833
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
57,797
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
102
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Westland School Brighton CampusCombinedKG-12308
William C Jack SchoolElementaryPK-08811

About Glendale

Across Glendale, Arizona, 102 public schools hosts about 57,797 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 59 elementary, 2 middle, 38 high, and 3 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 567, higher than the state mean of about 508.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 57,797 students, fell 5% from the 60,779 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Glendale gained 4 schools, going from 85 to 89. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 38% to 32% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Glendale discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Glendale, Arizona?
There are 102 public K-12 schools in Glendale, with a combined enrollment of about 57,797.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Glendale?
Glendale has 59 elementary, 2 middle, 38 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Glendale?
Mountain Ridge High School is the largest public school in Glendale by enrollment, with approximately 2,823 students.
What school districts serve Glendale?
Glendale is served by 31 public school districts, including Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099), Peoria Unified School District (4237), Cholla Academy (5186), Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878), Deer Valley Unified District (4246) and 26 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Glendale cover?
Public schools in Glendale serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Glendale?
25 of the 102 public schools in Glendale are charter schools.

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