Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Candeo Peoria ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Candeo Peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Candeo Peoria's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Grow wisdom and virtue for a life well lived through rigorous knowledge-based schooling in the classical liberal arts.
School Rankings
Candeo Peoria ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candeo Peoria is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
19%
3%
Hispanic
11%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candeo Peoria's ranking?
Candeo Peoria is ranked #49 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Candeo Peoria often compared to?
Candeo Peoriais often viewed alongside schools like Basis Peoria Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Candeo Peoria?
555 students attend Candeo Peoria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Candeo Peoria students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Candeo Peoria offer ?
Candeo Peoria offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Candeo Peoria part of?
Candeo Peoria is part of Candeo Schools Inc. (89758) School District.
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