GLENDALE — The Peoria Unified School District approved the closure of Kachina and Pioneer elementary schools after the 2025-2026 school year.
The district’s governing board unanimously voted in support of the closures at Thursday night’s meeting.
According to the district, the closures are a result of low enrollment and a $21 million projected budget shortfall. Pioneer, which is located near 63rd Avenue and Greenway Road, has 419 students. Meanwhile, Kachina, which is located near 51st Avenue and Thunderbird Road, has 263 students…