For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,980 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Maricopa, AZ are Pima Butte Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maricopa, AZ (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Maricopa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Grades: PK-6
| 733 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: 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
Maricopa, 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
Pathway Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
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
Sequoia Pathway Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
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 preschools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Maricopa, AZ include Pima Butte Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maricopa?
8 public preschools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Maricopa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Maricopa include: Pima Butte Elementary School vs. Butterfield Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School vs. Pima Butte Elementary School, Butterfield Elementary School vs. Pima Butte Elementary School
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