For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,870 students in 85138, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85138, AZ are Pima Butte Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and Santa Rosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85138 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85138, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85138, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pima Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 428 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.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Butterfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Grades: PK-6
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
Saddleback Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sunrise High School
Magnet School
16200 N Murphy Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Grades: 9-10
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saddleback Preschool
Magnet School
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rosa Preschool
Magnet School
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
85138, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85138, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85138, AZ include Pima Butte Elementary School, Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and Santa Rosa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85138?
11 public schools are located in 85138.
What is the racial composition of students in 85138?
85138 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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