For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,923 students in 85382, AZ (there are 5 private schools, serving 212 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85382, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85382, AZ are Sunset Heights Elementary School, West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School and Sunrise Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85382 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85382, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85382, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Mountain High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Grades: 7-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #44.
Parkridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9970 W Beardsley Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 903 students
Rank: #55.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21180 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Grades: PK-8
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8633 W John Cabot Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15585 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
Rank: #88.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21258 N 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 947 students
Rank: #99.
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Grades: K-8
| 224 students
Rank: #1010.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8194 W. Deer Valley Rd Ste B10
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-12
| 223 students
85382, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7877 W. Hillcrest Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Grades: K-8
| 470 students
Skyline Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
17667 N. 91st Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sonoran West Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
17667 North 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1938 E. Apache Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85382, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85382, AZ include Sunset Heights Elementary School, West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School and Sunrise Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in 85382, AZ?
11 public schools are located in 85382, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85382, AZ go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85382, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85382, AZ?
85382, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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