For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,847 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Maricopa, AZ are Mobile Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and Maricopa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Maricopa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
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 middle schools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Maricopa, AZ include Mobile Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and Maricopa High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Maricopa?
7 public middle schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Maricopa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Maricopa include: Maricopa Wells Middle School vs. Desert Wind Middle School, Desert Wind Middle School vs. Maricopa Wells Middle School, Maricopa High School vs. Desert Wind Middle School
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