Peoria is a city in Maricopa County, with a small northern portion in Yavapai County, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona. Most of Peoria lies northwest of downtown Phoenix, bordered by other Phoenix-area suburbs.
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Schools
Peoria Unified School District #11 provides primary and secondary education for most of Peoria, along with parts of Glendale, Youngtown, a small area of Surprise, and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. The district has 44 schools and is headquartered at 6330 West Thunderbird Road in Glendale. Addresses and attendance boundaries for specific schools, such as Peoria High School at 11200 N 83rd Ave, can be looked up through the district office or the Arizona Department of Education.
Getting around
Peoria is served by the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway and is accessible from Interstate 10. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 30 minutes, or roughly 18 to 20 miles, from downtown Peoria and offers flights to more than 100 domestic destinations and 23 international destinations. Areas near Lake Pleasant, in the northern part of the city, connect to the Phoenix metro area via the Carefree Highway, Loop 303, and Interstate 17.
Things to do
Lake Pleasant Regional Park covers 23,662 acres with about 10,000 acres of water for activities such as waterskiing, sailing, fishing, and boating, plus more than 140 developed campgrounds for RV and tent camping. Park West, along Northern Avenue near Loop 101, is an open-air shopping center with more than 50 specialty retailers and outdoor gathering spaces. Peoria Sports Complex has hosted Major League Baseball spring training since it was built in 1994, shared by the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. Other recreation areas include West Wing Mountain Preserve for hiking and the New River Trail for walking and biking.
- Peoria's population was 190,985 at the 2020 census. Peoria, Arizona
- Peoria was established on June 7, 1954. Peoria, Arizona
- Peoria Unified School District has 44 schools and 35,466 students as of 2023-24. Peoria Unified School District
- Peoria's total land area is 176.08 square miles. Peoria, Arizona
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 18 miles from the center of Peoria. Airports Near Me - Peoria, Arizona
- Peoria Sports Complex was built in 1994 as a shared spring training facility for two MLB teams. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Peoria (2026) - Must-See Attractions