For the 2024-25 school year, there are 58 public middle schools serving 28,893 students in Pinal County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pinal County, AZ are Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, Mobile Elementary School and Combs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinal County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pinal County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pinal County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2612 W Gila Bend Hwy
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Mobile Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Combs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 8-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Grades: 7-12
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Maricopa High School
Magnet 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
| 2,188 students
Rank: #77.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Grades: K-8
| 742 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2172 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-5397
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
The Grande Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Grades: K-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Poston Butte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1212.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Vista School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2618 W El Paseo
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Rank: #1414.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2631 N Brown Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #1515.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1616.
Anthem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Grades: PK-9
| 743 students
Rank: #1717.
Florence K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Grades: PK-8
| 771 students
Rank: #1818.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1919.
Red Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33656 W. Aguirre Lane
Red Rock, AZ 85145
(520) 682-3331
Red Rock, AZ 85145
(520) 682-3331
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #2020.
J. O. Combs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37611 N Pecan Crk
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
Grades: K-8
| 655 students
Rank: #2121.
Walker Butte K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #2222.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
Magnet 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
| 934 students
Rank: #2323.
Desert Wind Middle School
Magnet 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
| 817 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Cgesd Online Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 W Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
Rank: #2626.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Amarillo St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
Rank: #2727.
Villago Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
574 E. Lakeside Parkway
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 423-0176
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 423-0176
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #2828.
Saguaro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N Center Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7661
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2929.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #3030.
Magma Ranch K8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 573 students
Rank: #3131.
Cactus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 431-3330
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 431-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Copper Basin
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 640 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ray Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 North Highway 177
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Rank: #3434.
Combs Online School For Success
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3535.
Cholla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1180 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
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Pinal County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1530 S. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aoc-pinal County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
900 N. Main Street
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2224
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2224
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Aspc-eyman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 22 students
Aspc-florence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 7 students
321 Avenue B
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Barely Bears (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 N. Arizona Blvd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2434
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12115 W. Benito Dr.
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2450
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2450
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Cavit - Casa Verde High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
340 W. Vah Ki Inn Rd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
1011 North Sunshine Blvd
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 114 students
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P O Box 2850
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
5810 South Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-5
| n/a 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
Ira H. Hayes High School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
Preschool Rd. And Casa Blanca
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Leading Edge Prep Vista (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Grades: 7-9
| 40 students
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1274 East Oneil Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (Closed 2023)
Charter School
41800 North Barnes Parkway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-9
| 946 students
111 West Dungan Drive
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
45012 West Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 98 students
450 N. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2102
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morningstar Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1150 West Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mountain Shadows Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2805 S. Ironwood Dr.
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
351 Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
725 Carpenter Drive
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Grades: PK-K
| n/a 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
Pinal County Special Ed Prog (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1400 North Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
409 W. Mcmurray Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-2380
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-2380
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Red Rock High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
900 North Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2220
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pinal County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pinal County, AZ include Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, Mobile Elementary School and Combs High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pinal County?
58 public middle schools are located in Pinal County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinal County?
Pinal County public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pinal County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pinal County include: Arizona City Elementary School vs. Toltec Elementary School, Cactus Middle School vs. Villago Middle School, Copper Basin vs. Walker Butte K-8
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