Highland Lakes School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glendale, Arizona 85308 · Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
#215 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#12505 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Lakes School
Highland Lakes School is a public elementary located in Glendale, in the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,091 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 215th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,091.
There are 70 schools in Glendale; Highland Lakes School ranks 12th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Lakes School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Lakes School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Greenbrier Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students · 1.5 km away
Challenge Charter School
Glendale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
364 students · 2.0 km away
Arrowhead Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students · 2.2 km away
Legend Springs Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
685 students · 2.3 km away
Deer Valley High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,707 students · 2.4 km away
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
932 students · 2.6 km away
Desert Sky Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
640 students · 2.6 km away
Desert Heights Charter School
Glendale · Charter other · Grades K–12
868 students · 3.0 km away
Foothills Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
537 students · 3.2 km away
Canyon Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
297 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Vistancia Elementary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,089 students
Belen Soto Elementary School
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,123 students
McCorkle PK-8
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,048 students
Mountain View
Waddell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,045 students
Schnepf Elementary School
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,044 students
Canyon Ridge School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,042 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Lakes School a good school?
Highland Lakes School has a Success Index (US) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #215 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Lakes School rank in Arizona?
Highland Lakes School ranks #215 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #12505 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Lakes School?
Highland Lakes School had 1,091 students in 2025.
Is Highland Lakes School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Lakes School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Lakes School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Lakes School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.