For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 7,467 students in Casa Grande, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Casa Grande, AZ are Mary C O'brien Elementary School, Mccartney Ranch Elementary School and Desert Willow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Casa Grande, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Casa Grande have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Casa Grande, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary C O'brien Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 N Eleven Mile Corner Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4400
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4400
Gr: K-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2631 N Brown Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2172 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
The Grande Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Gr: K-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Villago Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
574 E. Lakeside Parkway
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 423-0176
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 423-0176
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Saguaro Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Center Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Center For Online And Innovative Learning
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Amarillo St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Cholla Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Cactus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-3330
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Cgesd Online Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1111.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1667 N Kadota Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Ironwood School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Colorado St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Palo Verde School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 N Roosevelt Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Casa Grande Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 W Mcmurray Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7310
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7310
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Path To Potential
Charter School
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Gr: 4-8 | 1 student
Casa Grande, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Cavit - Casa Verde High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Gr: 9-12
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1362 N Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1274 East Oneil Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Gr: K-8
Pinal County Special Ed Prog (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1400 North Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Casa Grande, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Casa Grande, AZ include Mary C O'brien Elementary School, Mccartney Ranch Elementary School and Desert Willow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Casa Grande?
16 public elementary schools are located in Casa Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Casa Grande?
Casa Grande public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Casa Grande are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Casa Grande include: Mesquite Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School, Cactus Middle School vs. Villago Middle School, Villago Middle School vs. Cactus Middle School
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