For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,247 students in the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Alta Loma are Alta Loma School and Peoria Accelerated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Loma School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Peoria Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8885 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria, AZ include Alta Loma School and Peoria Accelerated High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria?
the neighborhood of Alta Loma, Peoria public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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