For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,018 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Maricopa, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and A+ Charter Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Maricopa, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Gr: K-8 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
A+ Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41735 W. Alan Stephens Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Gr: 6-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Choice High School - Maricopa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
208000 N. John Wayne Parkway S
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 413-0261
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 413-0261
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Maricopa, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and A+ Charter Schools.
How many public charter schools are located in Maricopa?
3 public charter schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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