For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,583 students in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ (2026)
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 middle schools in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria, AZ include West-mec - Peoria High School and Peoria High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Peoria Heights, Peoria?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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