For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 13,109 students in Goodyear, AZ (there are , serving 1,826 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Goodyear, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ are Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Estrella Mountain Elementary School and West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodyear, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Goodyear have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Goodyear, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Gr: PK-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 S San Miguel Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Westar Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17777 W Westar Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Millennium High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Millennium High School
Vocational School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Rank: #77.
Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16060 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 233-1100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 233-1100
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Desert Edge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #99.
Las Brisas Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18211 W Las Brisas Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Copper Trails
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Estrella Foothills High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 269-1200
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 269-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,461 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Desert Thunder
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Star
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Desert Edge High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Somerset Academy Skyway Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14900 W Van Buren St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 208-4629
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 208-4629
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Incito Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
877 N Sarival Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 819-7170
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 819-7170
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Eliseo C. Felix School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Gr: 2-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Incito Schools-phoenix
Charter School
1301 E Almeria Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 398-6968
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 398-6968
Gr: K-5
Goodyear, Arizona 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspc-perryville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Gr: 9-10 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Harvest Preparatory Goodyear (Closed 2024)
Charter School
14900 W Van Buren St Bldg E
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Gr: K-8
Success Academy Perryville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2014 N. Citrus Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Gr: 12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
1730 N. Dysart Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Gr: K | 28 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ include Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Estrella Mountain Elementary School and West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School.
How many public schools are located in Goodyear?
19 public schools are located in Goodyear.
What percentage of students in Goodyear go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Goodyear are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goodyear?
Goodyear public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Goodyear are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Goodyear include: Estrella Mountain Elementary School vs. Westar Elementary School, Westar Elementary School vs. Estrella Mountain Elementary School, Desert Thunder vs. Copper Trails
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