For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,761 students in Marana, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marana, AZ are Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marjorie W Estes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marana, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marana have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marana, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dove Mountain K-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Gladden Farms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11745 W Gladden Farms Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd Ste 100
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 579-5000
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 579-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16651 W Calle Carmela
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marana, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marana, AZ include Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marjorie W Estes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marana?
5 public elementary schools are located in Marana.
What is the racial composition of students in Marana?
Marana public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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