Best Schools in Peoria, Arizona
51 schools · 34 Elementary · 12 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Peoria?
Use this page to compare every school in Peoria by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria
Elementary · Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Apache Elementary School
Elementary · Peoria Unified School District (4237). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Sunrise Mountain High School
High · Peoria Unified School District (4237). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Peoria for 2026 are Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (8.6/10), Apache Elementary School (8.6/10), and Sunrise Mountain High School (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 39 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
51
40 public · 11 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$396,780
home value · ACS
Districts
13
serving the city
Schools
51
40 public · 11 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$396,780
home value · ACS
Districts
13
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Peoria schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Peoria
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 39 rated schools; 51 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Traditional School - Peoria | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Apache Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Sunrise Mountain High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Candeo Peoria | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Basis Peoria | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Cheyenne Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Frontier Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Vistancia Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | West Wing School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Terramar Academy of the Arts | 7.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $93,165
- Median home value
- $396,780
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
39% 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
#50 of 97
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$93k
131% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
46
Peoria Unified School District (4237) runs 68% of Peoria's public schools
Peoria touches 13 districts, but Peoria Unified School District (4237) is the one most addresses actually attend.
Peoria Unified School District (4237) accounts for 27 of 40 public schools (68%). The other 12 districts hold the remaining 13.
Among 39 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.2 to 8.6 — the spread is inside Peoria, not a citywide average.
11 of the 40 public schools are charters (28%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Peoria Unified School District (4237)27 public · 68%
- Deer Valley Unified District (4246)2 public · 5%
- Aibt Non-Profit Charter High School Inc. (449790)1 public · 3%
- American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Peoria (79875)1 public · 3%
- Basis Charter Schools Inc. (273398)1 public · 3%
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
34 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 658 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 715 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 555 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 566 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.9 |
| 5 | 915 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.9 |
| 6 | 1,108 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 1,018 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 |
| 8 | 963 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 |
| 9 | 497 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.1 |
| 10 | 872 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 |
Show all 34 elementary schools in Peoria
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,973 students · 7th–12th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 1,007 students · 5th–12th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 2,002 students · 7th–12th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 2,562 students · 7th–12th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 1,573 students · 7th–12th | 5.9 |
| 6 | 98 students · 8th–12th | 5.6 |
| 7 | 235 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 |
| 8 | 228 students · 5th–12th | 4.2 |
| 9 | 528 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 |
| 10 | 156 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 |
Show all 12 high schools in Peoria
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 266 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 135 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools3 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 PeoriaPrivate 70 students · TK–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Aces-PeoriaPrivate 320 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Peoria
Peoria, Arizona · 51 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.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arizona
- Elementary
- 34
- High
- 12
- Other
- 5
Resources
School Districts (13)
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
8 schools · 1,520 students
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875)
1 school · 528 students
GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)
4 schools · 2,036 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
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Common questions about schools in Peoria, Arizona
How many schools are in Peoria, Arizona?
Peoria has 51 schools, including 40 public and 11 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 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Peoria, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Peoria on MySchoolScout is Legacy Traditional School - Peoria with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Peoria, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Peoria on MySchoolScout is Legacy Traditional School - Peoria with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best high school in Peoria, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Peoria on MySchoolScout is Sunrise Mountain High School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Peoria, Arizona?
Peoria is served by 13 school districts: Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323), American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Peoria (79875), Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997), 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 11 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 29.6:1. 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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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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.