Best Public Schools in Peoria, AZ

The city of Peoria, Arizona is home to 44 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 12 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Peoria Unified School District. The district is ranked 134 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the data, including BASIS Peoria, a public charter high school ranked 3rd out of 259 high schools in Arizona with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores. Another high-performing school is Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep, a public charter high school ranked 8th in the state with a 5-star rating and very high test scores. At the elementary level, Candeo Peoria, a public charter school, is ranked 26th out of 904 elementary schools in Arizona and has a 5-star rating with outstanding test scores.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Peoria school district. Graduation rates range from a low of 30.9% at Peoria Accelerated High School to a high of 100% at BASIS Peoria. Similarly, dropout rates vary from 0.1% at Liberty High School and Sunrise Mountain High School to 18.2% at Peoria Accelerated High School. These contrasts highlight the challenges within the district and the potential impact of factors like socioeconomic status on student achievement.