For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,972 students in 85381, AZ (there are 8 private schools, serving 774 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 85381, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85381, AZ are Oakwood Elementary School, Paseo Verde Elementary School and Oasis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85381 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85381, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85381, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12900 N 71st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4725
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4725
Grades: PK-8
| 931 students
Rank: #22.
Paseo Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7880 W Greenway Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-5075
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-5075
Grades: PK-8
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Oasis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7841 W Sweetwater Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4800
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Centennial High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14388 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4402
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4402
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14388 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Grades: 7-12
| 2,007 students
Rank: #66.
Sky View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8624 W Sweetwater Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4850
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4850
Grades: PK-8
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rcb College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
7033 W. Catus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85381, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85381, AZ include Oakwood Elementary School, Paseo Verde Elementary School and Oasis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85381?
7 public schools are located in 85381.
What percentage of students in 85381 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 85381 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85381?
85381 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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