For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,343 students in 85382, AZ (there are 5 private schools, serving 343 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85382, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85382, AZ are Sunset Heights Elementary School, West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School and Parkridge Elementary 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 50% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85382, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Parkridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9970 W Beardsley Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Gr: 7-12 | 1,896 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21180 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Gr: PK-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21258 N 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Desert Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15585 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8194 W. Deer Valley Rd Ste B10
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Peoria
Charter School
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(505) 710-3214
Peoria, AZ 85382
(505) 710-3214
Gr: 6-10 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
85382, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Skyline D5 (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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 Parkridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85382?
11 public schools are located in 85382.
What percentage of students in 85382 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85382 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85382?
85382 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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