For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,216 students in 85373, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85373, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85373 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85373, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85373, AZ Public Middle Schools (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 middle schools in 85373, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85373, AZ include Peoria Traditional School and Zuni Hills Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85373?
2 public middle schools are located in 85373.
What is the racial composition of students in 85373?
85373 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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