For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,376 students in 85345, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 262 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85345, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85345, AZ are West-mec - Peoria High School, Sundance Elementary School and Cotton Boll School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85345 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85345, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85345, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Peoria High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7051 W Cholla St
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Cotton Boll School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8540 W Butler Dr
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Peoria Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 N 77th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Peoria High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8361 N 95th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Alta Loma School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Country Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8409 N 111th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Cheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11806 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9516 W. Peoria Ave. Ste 19-22
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Ira A Murphy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7231 W North Ln
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7565 W Peoria Ave Ste A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Peoria Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8885 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Minority enrollment: 85%
85345, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8632 West Northern Avenue, Sui
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 78%
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 62%
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 70%
8632 W Northern Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Paramount Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11039 W Olive Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
11820 North 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85345, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85345, AZ include West-mec - Peoria High School, Sundance Elementary School and Cotton Boll School.
How many public schools are located in 85345?
14 public schools are located in 85345.
What percentage of students in 85345 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85345 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85345?
85345 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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