For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,101 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Maricopa, AZ are Pima Butte Elementary School, Mobile Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Maricopa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Mobile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42798 S 99th Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,529 student Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Gr: PK-6 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Gr: PK-6 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Saddleback Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Gr: PK-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 306 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Cavit - Maricopa Unified
Vocational School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1212.
Desert Wind Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
16200 N Murphy Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Gr: 9-11 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Choice High School - Maricopa
Charter School
208000 N. John Wayne Parkway S
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 413-0261
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 413-0261
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Maricopa, Arizona ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
44400 W Honeycutt Rd Ste 105
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 37%
45012 West Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 67%
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-12
Sequoia Charter School - Maricopa (Closed 2013)
Charter School
21476 North John Wayne Parkway
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85239
(480) 461-3200
Gr: 9-12
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-12 | 893 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Maricopa, AZ include Pima Butte Elementary School, Mobile Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande.
How many public schools are located in Maricopa?
18 public schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maricopa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maricopa include: Maricopa Wells Middle School vs. Desert Wind Middle School, Pima Butte Elementary School vs. Butterfield Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School vs. Pima Butte Elementary School
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