Public schools in Casa Grande, AZ
25 open public schools with an address in Casa Grande, operated by 9 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,688
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
5
1 virtual
An overview of Casa Grande public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Casa Grande, AZ: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,688 students, an average of 548 per school. The largest campus is Vista Grande High School (1,943 students), and the largest elementary school is Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (1,486).
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) operates the most schools here (14), and 3 regular districts have at least one Casa Grande campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Casa Grande
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Public school district
14 schools in Casa Grande
Casa Grande Union High School District (4453)
Public school district
3 schools in Casa Grande
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385)
Specialized public school district
2 schools in Casa Grande · 10 total
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr (90548)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Casa Grande · 2 total
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (92199)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Casa Grande
Mary C O'Brien Accommodation District (4435)
Public school district
1 school in Casa Grande · 2 total
Pinnacle Education-Casa Grande Inc. (81011)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Casa Grande
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Casa Grande · 6 total
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Casa Grande
Elementary schools in Casa Grande
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Online and Innovative Learning Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 332 | 18.4:1 | |
| CGESD Online Learning Academy Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Virtual | KG–08 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Cholla Elementary School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 458 | 20.8:1 | |
| Cottonwood Elementary School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 515 | 21.5:1 | |
| Desert Willow Elementary School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 505 | 22:1 | |
| Ironwood School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 481 | 20.9:1 | |
| Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (92199) · Charter | KG–08 | 1,486 | 24:1 | |
| Mary C O'Brien Elementary School Mary C O'Brien Accommodation District (4435) | KG–06 | 123 | 9.8:1 | |
| McCartney Ranch Elementary School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 668 | 29:1 | |
| Mesquite Elementary School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 439 | 20:1 | |
| Palo Verde School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 548 | 24.9:1 | |
| Saguaro Elementary School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 456 | 24:1 | |
| The Grande Innovation The Grande Innovation Academy (92978) · Charter | KG–08 | 833 | 21.4:1 |
Middle schools in Casa Grande
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Middle School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | 06–08 | 737 | 20.2:1 | |
| Casa Grande Middle School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | 06–08 | 648 | 19.6:1 | |
| Villago Middle School Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | 06–08 | 723 | 24.5:1 |
High schools in Casa Grande
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande Union High School Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) | 09–12 | 1,912 | 22:1 | |
| CAVIT - Casa Grande Union High School Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| CAVIT - Vista Grande Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mission Heights Preparatory High School Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr (90548) · Charter | 09–12 | 551 | 13.8:1 | |
| Pace Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) | 09–12 | 83 | 16.6:1 | |
| Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande Pinnacle Education-Casa Grande Inc. (81011) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 26 | 1.2:1 | |
| PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 101 | 14.8:1 | |
| Vista Grande High School Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) | 09–12 | 1,943 | 22.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Casa Grande
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Learning Center Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–PK | 120 | 20:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.2%
- Hispanic62.7%
- Black5.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Casa Grande schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,688 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Casa Grande
How many public schools are in Casa Grande, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Casa Grande: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,688 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Casa Grande?
Schools with an address in Casa Grande belong to 9 education agencies, led by Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) (14 schools), Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) (3 schools), Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Casa Grande?
Vista Grande High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Casa Grande, with 1,943 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Casa Grande?
Yes. 5 of the 25 public schools in Casa Grande are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande, Mission Heights Preparatory High School, Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Casa Grande schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Casa Grande public schools is 20.8:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Casa Grande guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities