For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,410 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Maricopa, AZ are Santa Rosa Elementary School, Santa Cruz Elementary School and Saddleback Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maricopa, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: n/an/a
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Grades: PK
| n/a 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 preschools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Maricopa, AZ include Santa Rosa Elementary School, Santa Cruz Elementary School and Saddleback Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maricopa, AZ?
6 public preschools are located in Maricopa, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa, AZ?
Maricopa, AZ public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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