Public schools in Peoria, AZ
49 open public schools with an address in Peoria, operated by 19 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
49
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
33,308
48 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
16
2 virtual
An overview of Peoria public schools
The federal directory lists 49 public schools in Peoria, AZ: 30 elementary, 16 high, 3 combined or other. The 48 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 33,308 students, an average of 694 per school. The largest campus is Liberty High School (2,510 students), and the largest elementary school is Lake Pleasant Elementary (1,267).
Peoria Unified School District (4237) operates the most schools here (27), and 2 regular districts have at least one Peoria campus, plus 17 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 16 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Peoria
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Public school district
27 schools in Peoria · 44 total
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Specialized public school district
4 schools in Peoria · 63 total
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Public school district
2 schools in Peoria · 42 total
Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria · 6 total
AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School Inc. (449790)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria · 15 total
Archway Classical Academy Glendale (91878)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria · 7 total
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (273398)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90841)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
Educational Options Foundation (90201)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria · 2 total
Explore Academy - Peoria (1002006)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria · 4 total
Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
Happy Valley School Inc. (79081)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Peoria · 8 total
Elementary schools in Peoria
30| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) · Charter | KG–08 | 1,030 | 22.9:1 | |
| Alta Loma School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 641 | 17.9:1 | |
| Apache Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 751 | 18.4:1 | |
| Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) · Charter · Special Education School | KG–08 | 199 | 7.7:1 | |
| BASIS Peoria Primary BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (273398) · Charter | KG–04 | 696 | 16.6:1 | |
| Candeo Peoria Candeo Schools Inc. (89758) · Charter | KG–08 | 597 | 18.5:1 | |
| Cheyenne Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 554 | 16.1:1 | |
| Cotton Boll School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 756 | 20.7:1 | |
| Country Meadows Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 972 | 19.1:1 | |
| Coyote Hills Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 695 | 11.8:1 | |
| Desert Harbor Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 779 | 17.5:1 | |
| Frontier Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 846 | 17.6:1 | |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale Archway Classical Academy Glendale (91878) · Charter | KG–05 | 563 | 18.2:1 | |
| Happy Valley School Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) · Charter | KG–08 | 586 | 18.9:1 | |
| Ira A Murphy Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 450 | 13.1:1 | |
| Lake Pleasant Elementary Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 1,267 | 21.3:1 | |
| Legacy Traditional School ? Peoria Legacy Traditional School - Peoria (850099) · Charter | KG–08 | 609 | 22.6:1 | |
| Oakwood Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 937 | 20.6:1 | |
| Oasis Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 724 | 17.9:1 | |
| Parkridge Elementary Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 895 | 20.2:1 | |
| Paseo Verde Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 689 | 19.4:1 | |
| Peoria Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 499 | 12.9:1 | |
| Santa Fe Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 698 | 14.5:1 | |
| Sky View Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 467 | 15.7:1 | |
| Sun Valley Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 720 | 19.8:1 | |
| Sundance Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 549 | 17.1:1 | |
| Sunset Heights Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 987 | 21.2:1 | |
| Terramar Academy of the Arts Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 934 | 17.2:1 | |
| Vistancia Elementary School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | PK–08 | 1,089 | 20.4:1 | |
| West Wing School Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | PK–08 | 963 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in Peoria
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASIS Peoria BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90841) · Charter | 05–12 | 1,021 | 20.2:1 | |
| Centennial High School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 2,026 | 23.1:1 | |
| EdOptions HS Learning Center Educational Options Foundation (90201) · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 465 | 31.3:1 | |
| Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) · Charter | 06–12 | 657 | 12:1 | |
| Liberty High School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 2,510 | 21.5:1 | |
| Ombudsman - Charter Northwest Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 203 | 40.6:1 | |
| Peoria Accelerated High School American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Peoria (79875) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 496 | 20.7:1 | |
| Peoria Flex Academy Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Alternative School | 08–12 | 100 | 4.1:1 | |
| Peoria High School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 1,397 | 21.2:1 | |
| RCB College Preparatory Academy AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School Inc. (449790) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 11 | 2.8:1 | |
| Student Choice High School GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 201 | 50.3:1 | |
| Sunrise Mountain High School Peoria Unified School District (4237) | 07–12 | 1,896 | 19.9:1 | |
| West-MEC - Centennial High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Liberty High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Peoria High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Sunrise Mountain High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Peoria
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy - Vistancia American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Charter | KG–12 | — | — | |
| Explore Academy - Peoria Explore Academy - Peoria (1002006) · Charter | 06–11 | 53 | — | |
| Peoria eCampus Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Virtual | KG–12 | 130 | 130:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.4%
- Hispanic33.9%
- Black5.1%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 44 Peoria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (33,308 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Peoria
How many public schools are in Peoria, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 49 open public schools with a location address in Peoria: 30 elementary, 16 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 33,308 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Peoria?
Schools with an address in Peoria belong to 19 education agencies, led by Peoria Unified School District (4237) (27 schools), West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) (4 schools), Deer Valley Unified District (4246) (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Peoria?
Liberty High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Peoria, with 2,510 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Peoria?
Yes. 16 of the 49 public schools in Peoria are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced, American Leadership Academy - Vistancia, Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Peoria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Peoria public schools is 18.9:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Peoria guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities