For the 2025 school year, there are 58 public middle schools serving 28,906 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 Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande. 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 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pinal County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33656 W. Aguirre Lane
Red Rock, AZ 85145
(520) 682-3331
Red Rock, AZ 85145
(520) 682-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Florence K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
J. O. Combs Middle School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Poston Butte High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Walker Butte K-8
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Villago Middle School
(Math: 17% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Desert Wind Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Combs Online School For Success
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Saguaro Elementary School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Cholla Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-4719
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Cactus Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-3330
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 421-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3232.
Magma Ranch K8 School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Copper Basin
(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
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Ray Jr/sr High 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
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
Cgesd Online Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W Kortsen Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-6694
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 76%
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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 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 Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande.
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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (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, Maricopa Wells Middle School vs. Desert Wind Middle School
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