Peoria Traditional School

This school got relocated to 85382.Sharing walls with Coyote Hills School!!No.1 in PUSD wrt to state test scores, national average in reading and Math.

We have been extremely satisfied after moving our daughter over from another PUSD school. She has demonstrated so much growth academically. The environment for kids is incredible.

I don’t recommend this school and here is why: My son just finished his 5th year at PTS. The first 4 years were great! This final year was a disaster and we won’t be going back. The school’s motto used to be they would never give up on the students and whatever help & accomodations the kids needed (within reason) would be given. This year I’ve seen that all change.The principal, Eric Stone has developed an attitude of it’s all about outward appearances. This attitude has trickled down to the teachers and students as well. For example, some of the teachers told the students only those who have A & B grades deserve to be there. One student saw my son’s grade in a class he struggles in and told him he shouldn’t be at that school. My son also has ADHD and the school continually punished him with lunch detention (no recess) for behaviors related to his ADHD.I no longer recommend this school unless your child fits their mold...compliant, obedient, studious, and earns high grades.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school and their staff! Their values on character play a role in addition to the stellar education. Poised for excellence, PTS is one of the few schools that received an A rating from AZ Department of Education. They are ranked as a top school for academic merit. As for their teachers, they are amazing! I've never seen a staff continuously go above and beyond for their students. When my son was in the hospital for surgery, his teacher came from her home in surprise to the hospital in downtown Phoenix to visit. At color run this year, the 5th-8th grade teachers got in on the fun with their students and came out as covered as the students. Watching the bond their students have with their teachers makes me proud to have my children attend here.

We love PTS and are excited to see it continue grow in the coming years. It is so wonderful to have a charter/private school type structure in the public school district.