For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,839 students in 85345, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 85345, AZ are Sundance Elementary School, Cotton Boll School and Peoria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 85345 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85345, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85345, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7051 W Cholla St
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Cotton Boll School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8540 W Butler Dr
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Peoria Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 N 77th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8361 N 95th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Alta Loma School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Country Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8409 N 111th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Cheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11806 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Ira A Murphy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7231 W North Ln
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 85345, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 85345, AZ include Sundance Elementary School, Cotton Boll School and Peoria Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85345?
9 public preschools are located in 85345.
What is the racial composition of students in 85345?
85345 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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