For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,296 students in 85382, AZ (there are , serving 343 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85382, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85382, AZ are Sunset Heights Elementary School, West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School and Parkridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85382 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85382, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85382, AZ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School
Vocational 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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Parkridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9970 W Beardsley Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Gr: 7-12 | 1,973 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21180 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Gr: PK-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21258 N 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8633 W John Cabot Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Desert Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15585 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8194 W. Deer Valley Rd Ste B10
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Minority enrollment: 40%
85382, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7877 W. Hillcrest Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Skyline D5 (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-12 | 228 students
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria (Closed 2024)
Charter School
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Gr: K-12 | 266 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1938 E. Apache Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85382, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85382, AZ include Sunset Heights Elementary School, West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School and Parkridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85382?
9 public schools are located in 85382.
What percentage of students in 85382 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85382 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85382?
85382 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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