Best Schools in Peoria, Arizona
50 schools · 32 Elementary · 12 High · 6 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $93,165
- Median home value
- $396,780
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Peoria compares
Arizona rank
#47 of 95
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$93k
131% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
45
About Schools in Peoria, Arizona
Peoria is a mid-sized suburb northwest of Phoenix with 39 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school. The city's average school score sits at 6.4 out of 10 — a solid baseline that reflects a district with consistent performers rather than extreme outliers on either end. That average understates the opportunity at the top: 16 schools, or 41% of the ranked total, score 7.0 or higher, giving families a real selection of strong options within city limits.
Elementary education is where Peoria stands out most. Coyote Hills Elementary School leads the city with an 8.3 rating — the highest score among all 39 ranked schools. Sunset Heights Elementary, Peoria Elementary, and Paseo Verde Elementary all score 7.8 or above, which means four of the city's five top-ranked schools are at the elementary level. Parents with younger children have the clearest path to high-performing options. At the high school level, BASIS Peoria earns a 7.9 — placing it among the city's elite performers and offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum for families planning further ahead.
The 6.4 city average also signals real variation below the top tier. Not every school clears the 7.0 mark, and with 39 schools spread across a large suburban footprint, quality can shift noticeably by neighborhood. Families should use street-level school boundaries, not just city averages, when evaluating a specific address.
For parents comparing Peoria against other Arizona suburbs, the 41% rate of 7-plus-rated schools is a meaningful benchmark. It points to a city where a substantial share of neighborhoods sit within reach of above-average public education, but where the strongest outcomes are concentrated rather than evenly distributed. Mapping the elementary school tied to a prospective address — then tracing the feeder path to middle and high school — is the most productive research move Peoria parents can make before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
32 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 768 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 517 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 1,019 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 926 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.6 |
| 5 | 695 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.5 |
| 6 | 769 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.3 |
| 7 | 963 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.1 |
| 8 | 555 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 693 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.0 |
| 10 | 1,108 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 |
| 11 | 1,276 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 |
| 12 | 915 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 |
| 13 | 1,018 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 |
| 14 | 785 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 |
| 15 | 872 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.6 |
| 16 | 658 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.4 |
| 17 | 566 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 |
| 18 | 698 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.2 |
| 19 | 978 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.0 |
| 20 | 799 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.9 |
| 21 | 660 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.7 |
| 22 | 715 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.5 |
| 23 | 601 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 |
| 24 | 754 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 |
| 25 | 497 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.7 |
Show 7 more elementary schools
| 26 | 462 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.4 | ||
| Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | BLACK MOUNTAIN SCIENCE ACADEMY
Private
30 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ARROWHEAD MONTESSORI
Private
70 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | CROSS OF GLORY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
74 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ARROWHEAD
Private
10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY
Private
5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT PEORIA
Private
6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,007 students · 5th–12th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 2,002 students · 7th–12th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 228 students · 5th–12th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 98 students · 8th–12th | 6.4 |
| 5 | 235 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 6 | 1,973 students · 7th–12th | 5.8 |
| 7 | 528 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 8 | 2,562 students · 7th–12th | 5.6 |
| 9 | 156 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 10 | 422 students · 7th–12th | 4.7 |
| 11 | 1,573 students · 7th–12th | 4.6 |
| 12 | 19 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 266 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 135 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.1 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 38 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | SIERRA SCHOOL OF PEORIA
Private
86 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ACES-PEORIA
Private
359 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 8 students · Kindergarten–10th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Peoria
Peoria, Arizona · 50 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$93,165
Median Home Value
$396,780
Median Rent
$1,843/mo
Population
239,750
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Community Profile
Peoria has a median household income of $93,165. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $396,780, with a median rent of $1,843/month. The local poverty rate of 9.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Arizona
- Total Schools
- 50
- Elementary
- 32
- High
- 12
- Districts
- 13
- Avg Rating
- 6.4/10
Resources
School Districts (13)
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
8 schools · 1,520 students
GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)
4 schools · 2,036 students
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875)
1 school · 528 students
Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
1 school · 555 students
Skyline Gila River Schools LLC (90329)
1 school · 228 students
Educational Options Foundation (90201)
2 schools · 515 students
Daisy Education Corporation dba. Sonoran Science A (90541)
1 school · 266 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90841)
1 school · 1,007 students
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099)
1 school · 658 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (273398)
1 school · 693 students
AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School Inc. (449790)
1 school · 19 students
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
44 schools · 35,466 students
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
41 schools · 32,837 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Peoria, Arizona
How many schools are in Peoria, Arizona?
Peoria has 50 schools, including 40 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Peoria, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Peoria is 6.4 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Peoria, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Peoria on MySchoolScout is Coyote Hills Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Peoria, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Peoria on MySchoolScout is Coyote Hills Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best high school in Peoria, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Peoria on MySchoolScout is Basis Peoria with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Peoria, Arizona?
Peoria is served by 13 school districts: Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323), Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997), American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Peoria (79875), Candeo Schools Inc. (89758), Skyline Gila River Schools Llc (90329), Educational Options Foundation (90201), Daisy Education Corporation Dba. Sonoran Science a (90541), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90841), Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (273398), Aibt Non-profit Charter High School Inc. (449790), Peoria Unified School District (4237), Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
What is the education level in Peoria, Arizona?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Peoria have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Peoria, Arizona?
The median household income in Peoria is approximately $93,165 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Peoria, Arizona?
Yes, Peoria has 10 private schools alongside 40 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of the Sun Catholic Church with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Peoria, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Peoria is 15.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Peoria, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.