For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 667 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown Peoria are Cheyenne Elementary School and Peoria Flex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
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 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria, AZ include Cheyenne Elementary School and Peoria Flex Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria?
the neighborhood of Downtown Peoria, Peoria public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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