For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 6,021 students in 85345, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in 85345, AZ are Sundance Elementary School, Cotton Boll School and Peoria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 85345 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 85345, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85345, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7051 W Cholla St
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Cotton Boll School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8540 W Butler Dr
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Peoria Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9880 N 77th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8361 N 95th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4825
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Alta Loma School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9750 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4575
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Country Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8409 N 111th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Cheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11806 N 87th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 487-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Ira A Murphy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7231 W North Ln
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
85345, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8632 West Northern Avenue, Sui
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 78%
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 62%
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 70%
8632 W Northern Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Paramount Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11039 W Olive Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
11820 North 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 85345, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in 85345, AZ include Sundance Elementary School, Cotton Boll School and Peoria Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 85345?
9 public preschools are located in 85345.
What is the racial composition of students in 85345?
85345 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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