For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,216 students in Marana, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Marana, AZ are Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marana, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Marana have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marana, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Mountain K-8
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
Gladden Farms Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11745 W Gladden Farms Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Grades: PK-6
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Marana High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12000 W Emigh Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6400
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,429 students
Rank: #44.
Marana Distance Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 115a
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #55.
Marana Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 105
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
Rank: #66.
Marjorie W Estes Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd Ste 100
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4738
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4738
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16651 W Calle Carmela
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 616-6363
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Mcat High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13650 N Mcduff Rd Ste 128
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pcjted - Mcat School
Vocational School
13650 N Mcduff Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 352-5833
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 352-5833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Marana, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Open Doors Community School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13644 N. Sandario Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marana, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Marana, AZ include Dove Mountain K-8, Gladden Farms Elementary School and Marana High School.
How many public schools are located in Marana?
9 public schools are located in Marana.
What is the racial composition of students in Marana?
Marana public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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