For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,977 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 24% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Maricopa, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mobile Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Grades: K-8
| 1,543 students
Rank: #33.
Maricopa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,188 students
Rank: #44.
A+ Charter Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Wind Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #77.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Maricopa, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camino Montessori (Closed 2020)
Charter School
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
Holsteiner Agricultural School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
44400 W Honeycutt Rd Ste 105
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
45012 West Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 98 students
Pathway Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sequoia Pathway Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| 893 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (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, Maricopa High School vs. Desert Wind Middle School, Desert Wind Middle School vs. Maricopa Wells Middle School
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