For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,216 students in Sun City, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Sun City, AZ are Peoria Traditional School and Zuni Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun City, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sun City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sun City, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peoria Traditional School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10851 W Williams Rd
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5350
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5350
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Zuni Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10851 W Williams Rd
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5275
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5275
Grades: PK-8
| 841 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sun City, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Sun City, AZ include Peoria Traditional School and Zuni Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sun City?
2 public schools are located in Sun City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun City?
Sun City public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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