For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,987 students in Marana, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ are Dove Mountain K-8, A. C. E. and Marana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marana, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Marana have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marana, AZ (2026-27)
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.
A. C. E.
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11279 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Marana Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 105
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Gr: 7-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Marana, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Open Doors Community School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13644 N. Sandario Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ include Dove Mountain K-8, A. C. E. and Marana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marana?
4 public middle schools are located in Marana.
What is the racial composition of students in Marana?
Marana public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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