For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,925 students in Maricopa, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Maricopa, CA are Heartland Charter, Maricopa High School and Maricopa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maricopa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Gr: K-12 | 5,619 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Maricopa High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Maricopa Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Maricopa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maricopa Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 Stanislaus St
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maricopa, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Maricopa, CA include Heartland Charter, Maricopa High School and Maricopa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maricopa?
4 public schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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