Candeo Peoria (Ranked Top 5% for 2026)

9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383

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Top 5%

Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Candeo Peoria ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 555 students
Minority Enrollment: 38%
: Top 5% in AZ
: 71% (Top 5%)
: 79% (Top 5%)
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Candeo Peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Candeo Peoria's student population of 555 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Candeo Peoria
Kind	74
1	76
2	71
3	77
4	58
5	60
6	53
7	44
8	42

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Total Students

555 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria
2023	594
2022	572
2021	627
2020	578
2019	578
2018	604
2017	604
2016	584
2015	568
2014	477
2013	477
2012	437
2011	452
2010	411
2009	224

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Grow wisdom and virtue for a life well lived through rigorous knowledge-based schooling in the classical liberal arts.

School Rankings

Candeo Peoria ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Candeo Peoria is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#49 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria
2023	#49
2022	#44
2021	#70
2019	#60
2018	#26
2017	#12
2016	#21
2015	#24
2014	#10
2013	#18
2012	#39

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71%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	71%	34%	71%
2022	74%	35%	74%
2021	70%	32%	70%
2019	82%	45%	82%
2018	87%	45%	87%
2017	90%	42%	90%
2016	80%	39%	80%
2015	78%	38%	78%
2014	97%	63%	97%
2013	96%	63%	96%
2012	92%	63%	92%

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79%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2022	79%	40%	79%
2021	72%	39%	72%
2019	80%	45%	80%
2018	83%	44%	87%
2017	87%	42%	87%
2016	86%	40%	86%
2015	83%	38%	83%
2014	99%	79%	99%
2013	98%	78%	98%
2012	95%	77%	95%
2011	95%	77%	95%

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50-54%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

19%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	12%	3%	12%
2022	9%	3%	9%
2021	7%	3%	7%
2020	7%	3%	7%
2019	7%	3%	7%
2018	9%	3%	9%
2017	9%	3%	9%
2016	10%	3%	10%
2015	11%	3%	11%
2014	8%	3%	8%
2013	8%	3%	8%
2012	7%	3%	7%
2011	8%	3%	8%
2010	8%	3%	8%
2009	8%	3%	8%

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Hispanic

11%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	11%	47%	11%
2022	10%	47%	10%
2021	11%	46%	11%
2020	13%	45%	13%
2019	13%	45%	13%
2018	9%	45%	9%
2017	9%	45%	9%
2016	7%	45%	7%
2015	8%	45%	8%
2014	8%	44%	8%
2013	8%	43%	8%
2012	9%	43%	9%
2011	7%	42%	7%
2010	3%	41%	3%
2009	6%	41%	6%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	2%	6%	2%
2022	1%	6%	1%
2021	2%	6%	2%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	5%	1%
2014	2%	5%	2%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	2%	5%	2%
2011	4%	5%	4%
2010	3%	6%	3%
2009	3%	6%	3%

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White

62%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	68%	35%	68%
2022	74%	35%	74%
2021	74%	36%	74%
2020	74%	38%	74%
2019	74%	38%	74%
2018	76%	38%	76%
2017	76%	38%	76%
2016	78%	39%	78%
2015	75%	40%	75%
2014	77%	41%	77%
2013	79%	42%	79%
2012	78%	42%	78%
2011	78%	42%	78%
2010	86%	44%	86%
2009	83%	44%	83%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	7%	4%	7%
2022	6%	4%	6%
2021	6%	4%	6%
2020	5%	3%	5%
2019	5%	3%	5%
2018	5%	3%	5%
2017	5%	3%	5%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2015	5%	2%	5%
2014	5%	2%	5%
2013	4%	2%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.57

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	0.51	0.65	0.51
2022	0.43	0.65	0.43
2021	0.44	0.66	0.44
2020	0.43	0.65	0.43
2019	0.43	0.65	0.43
2018	0.41	0.65	0.41
2017	0.41	0.65	0.41
2016	0.38	0.65	0.38
2015	0.42	0.64	0.42
2014	0.40	0.64	0.40
2013	0.37	0.64	0.37
2012	0.38	0.64	0.38
2011	0.39	0.65	0.39
2010	0.26	0.64	0.25
2009	0.30	0.64	0.30

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Eligible for (09-10)

38%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2010)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2010	1%	38%	1%
2009	5%	39%	5%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Candeo Peoria	Arizona	Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
2023	1%	7%	1%
2022	1%	2%	1%
2021	1%	9%	1%
2020	1%	7%	1%
2019	1%	7%	1%
2012	1%	11%	1%
2011	1%	10%	1%
2010	4%	8%	4%
2009	10%	10%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candeo Peoria's ranking?

Candeo Peoria is ranked #49 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Candeo Peoria often compared to?

Candeo Peoriais often viewed alongside schools like Basis Peoria Primary, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

How many students attend Candeo Peoria?

555 students attend Candeo Peoria.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Candeo Peoria students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What grades does Candeo Peoria offer ?

Candeo Peoria offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Candeo Peoria part of?

Candeo Peoria is part of Candeo Schools Inc. (89758).

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