For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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