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Best Peoria Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 10,749 students in Peoria, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Peoria, AZ are Basis Peoria, West-mec - Liberty High School and West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Peoria, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sunrise Mountain High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Peoria, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Gr: 5-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Liberty High School
Vocational School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Centennial High School
Vocational School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14388 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4402
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Gr: 7-12 | 1,896 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Liberty High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Gr: 7-12 | 2,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Centennial High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14388 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Peoria Ecampus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6625 W. Cholla
Peoria, AZ 85380
(623) 412-5344
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 130:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #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.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8194 W. Deer Valley Rd Ste B10
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Edoptions High School Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6710 West Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(480) 621-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
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%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Rcb College Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
7033 W. Catus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Peoria, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Peoria, AZ include Basis Peoria, West-mec - Liberty High School and West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Peoria?
18 public high schools are located in Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria?
Peoria public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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