Glendale American School vs Horizon School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale American School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
678 students
Horizon School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
856 students
| Measure | Glendale American School Glendale, Arizona | Horizon School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,136 | #747 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #45725 of 50,301 | #39805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 678 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 18.6).
- •Horizon School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Horizon School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Glendale American School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.5).
- •Horizon School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 678.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale American School better than Horizon School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon School ranks higher (28.0 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Glendale American School and Horizon School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale American School: 678. Horizon School: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale American School and Horizon School rank in Arizona?
Glendale American School is 939th of 1,136 and Horizon School is 747th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).