Best Schools in Sun City West, AZ
Sun City West, AZ has 12 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,067 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Sun City West meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sun City West, AZ
The top high schools in Sun City West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2603 Students
2. Willow Canyon High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1787 Students
3. Valley Vista High School
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Projected Test Scores
Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2464 Students
4. Dysart High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sun City West, AZ
The top elementary schools in Sun City West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Pleasant Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1227 Students
2. Zuni Hills Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 880 Students
3. Asante Preparatory Academy
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1004 Students
4. Kingswood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 791 Students
5. Desert Oasis Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Nadaburg Unified School District (4252) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 572 Students
6. Thompson Ranch Elementary
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 716 Students
7. Gila Crossing Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sun City West, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sun City West, AZ has a total population of 28,744 with 2% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sun City West, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sun City West, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sun City West, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sun City West, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sun City West, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sun City West, AZ
How many schools are in Sun City West, AZ?
Sun City West, AZ has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,067 students in total.
How do schools in Sun City West perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Sun City West score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Sun City West meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sun City West?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations