For the 2025 school year, there are 119 public schools serving 47,506 students in Pinal County, AZ (there are , serving 617 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pinal County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Pinal County, AZ are Mary C O'brien Elementary School, Pima Butte Elementary School and Combs Traditional Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinal County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pinal County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinal County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary C O'brien Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Combs Traditional Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Combs Center For Success High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz Center For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 W Gila Bend Hwy
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Mobile Elementary 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
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Gr: K-8 | 1,529 student Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Cvit - Ray High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N. Highway 177
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 689-5031
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 689-5031
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1010.
Combs High School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 8-12 | 1,243 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Cvit - Superior High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Panther Dr
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1313.
Evit - Combs High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 461-4000
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1414.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Cavit - Vista Grande
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1556 N Arizola Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1616.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Gr: PK-6 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center For Education (Voice)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3740 N Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4500
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Anthem Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Gr: PK-9 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Cavit - Casa Grande Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1362 N Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(928) 645-2737
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #2020.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2631 N Brown Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-4235
Gr: PK-8 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10965 E Peralta Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Jack Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39315 N Cortona Dr
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Gr: PK-6 | 852 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Saddleback Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2727.
Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43521 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2828.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,041 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
A+ Charter Schools
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
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Imagine Superstition Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3131.
Casa Grande Union High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2730 N Trekell Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-8500
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,970 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
The Grande Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 828 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3333.
Mountain Vista School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2618 W El Paseo
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Florence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Gr: 7-12 | 842 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Cavit - Maricopa Unified
Vocational School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
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Pinal County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1530 S. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Aspc-eyman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Gr: 12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Aspc-florence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Gr: 12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: 9-12
340 W. Vah Ki Inn Rd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 33%
1011 North Sunshine Blvd
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: K-8
P O Box 2850
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 42%
5810 South Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK-5
44400 W Honeycutt Rd Ste 105
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 37%
1362 N Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Preschool Rd. And Casa Blanca
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Gr: 9-12
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Gr: 7-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 28%
1274 East Oneil Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Gr: K-8
41800 North Barnes Parkway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
Gr: K-9 | 946 students Minority enrollment: 18%
111 West Dungan Drive
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
45012 West Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 67%
1150 West Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: K-8
351 Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Gr: 4-5 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: PK-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinal County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Pinal County, AZ include Mary C O'brien Elementary School, Pima Butte Elementary School and Combs Traditional Academy.
How many public schools are located in Pinal County?
119 public schools are located in Pinal County.
What percentage of students in Pinal County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pinal County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinal County?
Pinal County public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pinal County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pinal County include: Arizona City Elementary School vs. Toltec Elementary School, Desert Vista Elementary School vs. Four Peaks Elementary School, Imagine Prep Superstition vs. Apache Junction High School
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