Public schools in Marana, AZ
12 open public schools with an address in Marana, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,022
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Marana public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Marana, AZ: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,022 students, an average of 402 per school. The largest campus is Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students).
Marana Unified District (4404) operates the most schools here (9), plus 2 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 15.5:1, lower 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 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Marana
Elementary schools in Marana
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Mountain K-8 Marana Unified District (4404) | PK–08 | 1,004 | 19.1:1 | |
| Gladden Farms Elementary Marana Unified District (4404) | PK–06 | 742 | 17.1:1 | |
| La Paloma Academy Marana Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) · Charter | KG–08 | 157 | 19.6:1 | |
| Marjorie W Estes Elementary School Marana Unified District (4404) | PK–06 | 601 | 11:1 | |
| Roadrunner Elementary School Marana Unified District (4404) | PK–06 | 372 | 13.3:1 | |
| Tangerine Farms K-8 Marana Unified District (4404) | PK–08 | — | — |
Middle schools in Marana
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana Middle School Marana Unified District (4404) | 05–08 | 941 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Marana
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. E. Marana Unified District (4404) | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| MCAT High School Marana Unified District (4404) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 163 | 13.9:1 | |
| PCJTED - MCAT School Pima County JTED (89380) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| PCJTED - Vista Academy Pima County JTED (89380) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Marana
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana Distance Learning Marana Unified District (4404) · Virtual | KG–12 | 42 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.1%
- Hispanic42.5%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Marana schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,022 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marana
How many public schools are in Marana, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Marana: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,022 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marana?
Schools with an address in Marana belong to 3 education agencies, led by Marana Unified District (4404) (9 schools), Pima County JTED (89380) (2 schools), Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Marana?
MCAT High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marana, with 163 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marana?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Marana are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including La Paloma Academy Marana. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marana schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marana public schools is 15.5:1, lower 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 Marana 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