For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,548 students in 85323, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85323, AZ are Coldwater Academy, West-mec - Agua Fria High School and Agua Fria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85323 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85323, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85323, AZ 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coldwater Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Agua Fria High School
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Rank: #33.
Agua Fria High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Gr: K-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
La Joya Community High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Gr: K-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Imagine Avondale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Imagine Avondale Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Lattie Coor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Prep West
Charter School
12235 W Van Buren St
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Gr: 9-10 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 81%
85323, Arizona 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 52%
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85323, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85323, AZ include Coldwater Academy, West-mec - Agua Fria High School and Agua Fria High School.
How many public schools are located in 85323?
16 public schools are located in 85323.
What is the racial composition of students in 85323?
85323 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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