Public schools in Maricopa, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Maricopa, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,903
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of Maricopa public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Maricopa, CA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,903 students, an average of 2,781 per school. The largest campus is Blue Ridge Academy (7,657 students), and the largest elementary school is Maricopa Elementary (133).
Maricopa Unified operates the most schools here (3), 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 17.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. 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 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Maricopa
Elementary schools in Maricopa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Elementary Maricopa Unified | KG–05 | 133 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Maricopa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Middle Maricopa Unified | 06–08 | 71 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Maricopa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High Maricopa Unified | 09–12 | 72 | 8.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Maricopa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Academy Blue Ridge Academy District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 7,657 | 28.3:1 | |
| Heartland Charter Heartland Charter District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 5,970 | 37.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.5%
- Hispanic35.5%
- Black3.1%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Maricopa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,903 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Maricopa
How many public schools are in Maricopa, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Maricopa: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 13,903 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Maricopa?
Schools with an address in Maricopa belong to 3 education agencies, led by Maricopa Unified (3 schools), Blue Ridge Academy District (1 school), Heartland Charter District (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 Maricopa?
Maricopa High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Maricopa, with 72 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Maricopa?
Yes. 2 of the 5 public schools in Maricopa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Blue Ridge Academy, Heartland Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Maricopa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Maricopa public schools is 17.7:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Maricopa 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 California cities