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Best Public Elementary Schools in 85382 (Peoria, AZ) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85382 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,246 students in 85382, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85382, AZ are Sunset Heights Elementary School, Parkridge Elementary School and Coyote Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85382 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85382, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85382, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Parkridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9970 W Beardsley Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21180 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Gr: PK-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21258 N 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8633 W John Cabot Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Desert Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15585 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Peoria
Charter School
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(505) 710-3214
Gr: 6-10 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85382, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85382, AZ include Sunset Heights Elementary School, Parkridge Elementary School and Coyote Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85382?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85382.
What is the racial composition of students in 85382?
85382 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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