For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,969 students in 85138, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85138, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande, A+ Charter Schools and Maricopa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85138 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85138, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85138, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
85138, Arizona Public 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85138, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85138, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande, A+ Charter Schools and Maricopa Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 85138?
3 public middle schools are located in 85138.
What is the racial composition of students in 85138?
85138 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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