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 24% (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 Public Middle Schools in Maricopa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
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
| 1,529 students
Rank: #33.
Maricopa High 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
| 2,041 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Maricopa Wells Middle 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
| 903 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Wind Middle 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
| 903 students
Rank: #77.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
(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
| 134 students
Maricopa, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
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
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
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| 893 students
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, Maricopa High School vs. Desert Wind Middle School, Desert Wind Middle School vs. Maricopa Wells Middle School
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