Schools

Vistancia is proud to be home to one of the largest unified school districts in Arizona – Peoria Unified School District. Each school in Vistancia focuses on providing every student with an excellent education stressing the academic and social skills necessary to become a productive and responsible adult.

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Peoria Unified Schools in Vistancia

Vistancia currently includes two K-8 elementary schools. At build-out, the community will include an additional K-8 elementary school and high school.

PUSD Highlights:

  • 94% high school graduation rate
  • Award‐winning teachers
  • Specialized programs for students
  • Home to Accelerated Academy – a program developed especially for high performing students

2018 Proposed Bond Initiative

On May 24, 2018, the PUSD Governing Board called for a bond election for $189M on November 6th. The proposed bond, if approved by voters, would keep the bond tax rate at or below $1.60 and covers six core areas of funding throughout PUSD, including:

  • Facility Modernization and Site Improvements – Existing school upgrades and safety
  • Growth – Purchase of land and new construction of one high school and construction of a new facility for Peoria Traditional School
  • Technology – Equipment replacement and systems upgrades
  • Arts Education – Equipment for theater, dance, strings, orchestra, visual arts, band and choir
  • Career & Technical Education – Existing high school facility and equipment upgrades
  • Student Transportation – Replacement and activity buses for student transportation

Deadline to register to vote for the November 6th election is October 9th! Learn more about the proposed PUSD bond here or contact info@supportpeoriastudents.com.

Schools Inside Vistancia

Vistancia Elementary: A + School, National Blue Ribbon Award Winner 2015, opened 2006, 910 students. Bus service available.

Lake Pleasant Elementary: A + School, opened 2009, 760 students. Bus service available.

 

Nearby Schools

Liberty High School: Opened in 2006, 1,970 students. All high school aged students living in Vistancia currently attend Liberty High School. Bus service is available
BASIS Peoria
Candeo Schools
Glendale Preparatory Academy
Happy Valley Basic
Big Dreams Preschool and Kindergarten

Higher Education

Glendale Community College North
ASU West
University of Phoenix-Northwest Learning Center
Thunderbird School of Global Management
ASU Online