Very Good
#24 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 10% of private schools
Sierra School of Peoria
School · Peoria, AZ
A private school in Peoria, AZ serving grades 1st – 12th.
8155 W THUNDERBIRD RD, Peoria, AZ 85381
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sierra School of Peoria sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,442
Median home value
$407,900
Median rent
$1,726/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Indian Schools/living Word AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Aces-peoriaPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy-peoriaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Desert Heights Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 897 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sierra School of Peoria is listed in Peoria, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sierra School of Peoria
Sierra School of Peoria is a private school in Peoria, AZ, serving approximately 86 students in grades 1st-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra School of Peoria
What grades does Sierra School of Peoria serve?
Sierra School of Peoria serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra School of Peoria?
Sierra School of Peoria has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of Peoria?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of Peoria is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sierra School of Peoria rank in AZ?
Sierra School of Peoria ranks #24 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Sierra School of Peoria's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra School of Peoria has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sierra School of Peoria a private school?
Yes, Sierra School of Peoria is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sierra School of Peoria a religious school?
No, Sierra School of Peoria is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 79% M / 21% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (623) 209-1000
- Area population (ZIP 85381)
- 26,895
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85381; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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