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Best 85138 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,863 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 34%), 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85138, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Gr: K-8 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Gr: PK-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Saddleback Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Gr: PK-6 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
A+ Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41735 W. Alan Stephens Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Gr: 6-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sunrise High School
16200 N Murphy Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 509-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Saddleback Preschool
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rosa Preschool
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85138, AZ?
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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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