For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,216 students in Sun City, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Sun City, AZ are Peoria Traditional School and Zuni Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sun City, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sun City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sun City, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peoria Traditional School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10851 W Williams Rd
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5350
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5350
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Zuni Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10851 W Williams Rd
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5275
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 412-5275
Gr: PK-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sun City, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Sun City, AZ include Peoria Traditional School and Zuni Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sun City?
2 public schools are located in Sun City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sun City?
Sun City public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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