For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,289 students in 85382, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85382, AZ are Sunset Heights Elementary School, West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School and Parkridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85382 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85382, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85382, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9687 W Adam Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Parkridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9970 W Beardsley Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 872 students
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Grades: 7-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #55.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21180 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-5225
Grades: PK-8
| 768 students
Rank: #66.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21258 N 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 915 students
Rank: #77.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8633 W John Cabot Rd
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875
Grades: PK-8
| 715 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15585 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 486-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 799 students
Rank: #99.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-12
| 228 students
85382, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7877 W. Hillcrest Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Grades: K-8
| 470 students
17667 N. 91st Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria (Closed 2024)
Charter School
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
17667 North 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1938 E. Apache Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85382, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85382, AZ include Sunset Heights Elementary School, West-mec - Sunrise Mountain High School and Parkridge Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85382?
9 public middle schools are located in 85382.
What is the racial composition of students in 85382?
85382 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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