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Best 85345 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,035 students in 85345, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 172 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85345, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85345, AZ are West-mec - Peoria High School, Sundance Elementary School and Cotton Boll School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85345 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85345, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85345, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Peoria High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7051 W Cholla St
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Cotton Boll School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8540 W Butler Dr
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Peoria Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9880 N 77th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Peoria High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8361 N 95th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Alta Loma School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9750 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Country Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8409 N 111th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Cheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11806 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9516 W. Peoria Ave. Ste 19-22
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Ira A Murphy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7231 W North Ln
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7565 W Peoria Ave Ste A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Gr: 8-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Peoria Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8885 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85345, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85345, AZ include West-mec - Peoria High School, Sundance Elementary School and Cotton Boll School.
How many public schools are located in 85345?
14 public schools are located in 85345.
What percentage of students in 85345 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85345 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85345?
85345 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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