For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,583 students in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Peoria Heights are West-mec - Peoria High School and Peoria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Peoria High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Peoria High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ include West-mec - Peoria High School and Peoria High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria?
the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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