For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 7,456 students in 85122, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85122, AZ are Mary C O'brien Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School and The Grande Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85122 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85122, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85122, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary C O'brien Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 N Eleven Mile Corner Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4400
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4400
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Elementary 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
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
The Grande Innovation
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
| 828 students
Rank: #44.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary 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
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Cgesd Online Learning Academy
(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
| 107 students
Rank: #66.
Center For Online And Innovative Learning
(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
| 149 students
Rank: #77.
Villago Middle 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
| 754 students
Rank: #88.
Saguaro Elementary 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
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
Cactus Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-3330
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1010.
Cholla Elementary 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
| 453 students
Rank: #1111.
Palo Verde School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 N Roosevelt Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-1650
Grades: PK-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1212.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1667 N Kadota Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5601
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1313.
Ironwood School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Colorado St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-5086
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7787
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1515.
Casa Grande Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 W Mcmurray Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7310
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-7310
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
Path To Potential
Charter School
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Grades: 4-8
| 6 students
85122, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1362 N Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
1274 East Oneil Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85122, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85122, AZ include Mary C O'brien Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School and The Grande Innovation.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85122?
16 public elementary schools are located in 85122.
What is the racial composition of students in 85122?
85122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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