For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 5,619 students in Maricopa, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Maricopa, CA is Heartland Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Maricopa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heartland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Grades: K-12
| 5,619 students
Maricopa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Stanislaus street
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Maricopa Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 Stanislaus St
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa, CA include Heartland Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Maricopa?
1 public charter schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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