For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,930 students in 85392, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 547 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 85392, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85392, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Westview High School and Rio Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85392 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85392, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85392, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Westview High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational School
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(602) 392-5401
Avondale, AZ 85392
(602) 392-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec West Point High School
Vocational School
11620 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 738-0058
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 738-0058
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85392, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85392, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Westview High School and Rio Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85392?
6 public schools are located in 85392.
What percentage of students in 85392 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 85392 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85392?
85392 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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