Goodyear, AZ Economic Development

EDUCATION

Goodyear residents are served by four elementary school districts (Avondale, Liberty, Litchfield & Mobile), two high school districts (Agua Fria Union & Buckeye Union). With a K-12 student body nearing 10,000 students, every school in Goodyear is meeting the standards set forth by No Child Left Behind. Additionally, the schools are meeting the AZ Learns standards with the highly respected rankings of performing and highly performing.

To learn which public school your child would attend, please visit the County Superintendent of Schools Website or call at 602-506-3866, or view school report cards. Several K-12 schools, as well as local area colleges serve Goodyear residents. With high performance report card ratings and the active pursuit to attain exemplary post-secondary institutions for learning, Goodyear is constantly striving to maintain excellence. 

4 Districts
Avondale Elementary School District #44   |   Liberty School District #25, 
Litchfield Elementary School District #79   |   Mobile Elementary District #86

13 Schools located in Goodyear
34 Total Schools in the District

          Avondale Elementary Boundary Map
          Liberty Boundary Map
          Litchfield Elementary Boundary Map
          Litchfield Middle School Boundary Map

2 Districts
 Agua Fria High School District   |  Buckeye Union High School District

3 Schools located in Goodyear
10 Total Schools in the District

New Goodyear High School Under Construction – Opening Fall 2025

          Agua Fria High School District Locator Map
          Buckeye Union High School District Map

3 Private Schools
7 Charter Schools 

Private Schools are privately owned and funded without the assistance of local, state or federal governments. Elementary, middle and secondary schools can be private, as can colleges and universities. At private schools, students pay tuition to attend.

Charter Schools are public schools that provide instruction in any combination of grades (transitional kindergarten through grade twelve). Parents, teachers, or community members may initiate a charter petition, which is typically presented to and approved by a local school district governing board. 

The presence of private universities represents the culmination of a concerted effort by the Goodyear City Council and staff to bring smaller, private schools of higher education to Goodyear to round out our quality of life and fill an educational niche that is lacking in Arizona.

Avila University Arizona

With over a century of academic excellence, Avila University has been shaping future leaders since its founding in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Rooted in a tradition of innovation and service, Avila has expanded beyond its Kansas City main campus to bring high-quality, career-focused graduate education to Goodyear, Arizona.

Avila University Arizona STEM-designated master’s programs in MBA in Healthcare Administration, MBA in Project Management, and MS in Technology Management with concentrations in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. These programs equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and industry-relevant skills tailored to today’s workforce demands.

As part of Goodyear’s expanding education and innovation ecosystem, Avila University Arizona contributes to the city’s growing reputation as a hub for higher education, workforce development, and economic growth.

Learn more about Avila University Arizona

Franklin Pierce University

In 2008, Franklin Pierce University (FPU) became the first private postsecondary education institution in Goodyear, Arizona. The campus is located on the southeast corner of Van Buren Street and 145th Avenue, less than 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix. The Goodyear location offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Hybrid Program.  FPU is dedicated to preparing students to provide compassionate care with the highest level of clinical excellence and ethical standards.

Franklin Pierce University is an accredited private university that achieves outstanding student success. Students earn degrees through the doctoral level in classroom-based and online programs. 

Learn more about Franklin Pierce University

Regional  Schools

Local area institutes for higher learning include Estrella Mountain Community College (part of Maricopa Community College District), Arizona State University-West Campus, Grand Canyon University, Midwestern University-Glendale and Ottowa University.  Other valley-wide offerings are Arizona State University, DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Thunderbird School of Global Management and the University of Phoenix each providing a variety of accelerated academic and occupational programs.

Additionally, Park University, located on Luke AFB, is a four-year institution that provides reduced tuition to military, their dependents as well as civilians living in the surrounding communities. 

West-MEC was created to help students find a faster way forward in life. Career and Technical Education continuously proves to keep students engaged in school and West-MEC believes that Career and Technical Education is key to the success of our students and for growing a strong economy in Arizona.  West-MEC partners with local high school and community colleges to provide Central Programs at additional locations.

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Goodyear Economic Development
phone ›› 623-932-3025
email ›› gyecdev@goodyearaz.gov