For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,889 students in 85381, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85381, AZ are Oakwood Elementary School, Oasis Elementary School and Paseo Verde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85381 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85381, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85381, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12900 N 71st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4725
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4725
Gr: PK-8 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7841 W Sweetwater Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4800
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Paseo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7880 W Greenway Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-5075
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-5075
Gr: PK-8 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Centennial High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14388 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 2,002 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Sky View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8624 W Sweetwater Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4850
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4850
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85381, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85381, AZ include Oakwood Elementary School, Oasis Elementary School and Paseo Verde Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85381?
5 public middle schools are located in 85381.
What is the racial composition of students in 85381?
85381 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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