For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,681 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Maricopa, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande, Mobile Elementary School and Pima Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maricopa, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Grades: K-8
| 1,316 students
Rank: #22.
Mobile Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42798 S 99th Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
Saddleback Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #99.
Cavit - Maricopa Unified
Vocational School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1010.
A+ Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41735 W. Alan Stephens Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Wind Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1212.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1313.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,628 students
Rank: n/an/a
44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Grades: K-12
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Maricopa, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camino Montessori (Closed 2021)
Charter School
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
Holsteiner Agricultural School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
44400 W Honeycutt Rd Ste 105
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
45012 West Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 98 students
Pathway Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Sequoia Charter School - Maricopa (Closed 2013)
Charter School
21476 North John Wayne Parkway
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sequoia Pathway Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| 893 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Maricopa, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande, Mobile Elementary School and Pima Butte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maricopa, AZ?
16 public schools are located in Maricopa, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa, AZ?
Maricopa, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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