For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,018 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 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maricopa, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heartland Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Grades: K-12
| 4,700 students
Rank: #22.
Maricopa High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Maricopa Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Maricopa Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Maricopa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Stanislaus street
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 412-9363
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Maricopa Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 Stanislaus St
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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