For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 6,174 students in Maricopa, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maricopa, CA are Heartland Charter, Maricopa Elementary School and Maricopa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maricopa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Gr: K-12 | 5,970 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Maricopa Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Maricopa, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maricopa, CA include Heartland Charter, Maricopa Elementary School and Maricopa Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maricopa?
3 public elementary schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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