For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 11,149 students in Peoria, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Peoria, AZ are Basis Peoria, West-mec - Liberty High School and West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Peoria, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sunrise Mountain High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Peoria, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Peoria
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Grades: 5-12
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Liberty High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Grades: 7-12
| 2,018 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Grades: 7-12
| 2,603 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Peoria Ecampus
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6625 W. Cholla
Peoria, AZ 85380
(623) 412-5344
Peoria, AZ 85380
(623) 412-5344
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8194 W. Deer Valley Rd Ste B10
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Edoptions High School Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6710 West Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(480) 621-3365
Peoria, AZ 85383
(480) 621-3365
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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
Rank: #1616.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-12
| 236 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
Peoria, 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
7877 W. Hillcrest Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Grades: K-8
| 470 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
Skyline Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
17667 N. 91st Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sonoran West Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
17667 North 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
1938 E. Apache Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Peoria, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Peoria, AZ include Basis Peoria, West-mec - Liberty High School and West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Peoria?
17 public high schools are located in Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria?
Peoria public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Peoria include: Liberty High School vs. Sunrise Mountain High School, Sunrise Mountain High School vs. Liberty High School, Peoria Ecampus vs. Basis Peoria
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