For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,647 students in 85345, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 262 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85345, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85345, AZ are Peoria High School, West-mec - Peoria High School and Peoria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85345 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85345, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85345, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peoria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Grades: 7-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Peoria High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Peoria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Grades: PK-8
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Cotton Boll School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8540 W Butler Dr
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 N 77th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Grades: PK-8
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
Sundance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7051 W Cholla St
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Alta Loma School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #88.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8361 N 95th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Grades: PK-8
| 806 students
Rank: #99.
Cheyenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11806 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #1010.
Country Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8409 N 111th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #1111.
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9516 W. Peoria Ave. Ste 19-22
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1212.
Ira A Murphy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7231 W North Ln
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1313.
Peoria Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8885 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #1414.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 8-12
| 92 students
85345, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C. Doby Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Avenue, Sui
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Copper Canyon Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Desert Pointe Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Oasis High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
8632 W Northern Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Paramount Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11039 W Olive Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
11820 North 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Stellar Prep (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85345, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85345, AZ include Peoria High School, West-mec - Peoria High School and Peoria Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85345?
14 public schools are located in 85345.
What percentage of students in 85345 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85345 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85345?
85345 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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