Maricopa County

Arizona · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Maricopa County (Arizona) totals 1,352 K-12 campuses and roughly 725,139 students. Median household income is around $89,300. By level, that breaks down as 810 elementary, 97 middle, and 363 high schools.

7-year change in Maricopa County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

725,139

-3,259 (0%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

1,167

+60 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

34%

was 39%

% Hispanic

48%

was 45%

% Black

was 7%

% Asian

was 4%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

4,559,748

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Schools

1,352

372 districts

Enrollment

725,139

students · NCES CCD

Median income

$89,300

Above Arizona avg

Free/reduced lunch

99.0%

Above Arizona avg

Elementary

810

377,937 students

Middle

57,598 students

High

363

233,039 students

Combined / other

56,565 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

Mesa Unified District (4235)

55,821 students · 372 districts in Maricopa County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Maricopa County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents

White

59%

Hispanic

31%

Black

Asian

Two or more

20%

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

34%

Hispanic

48%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

36.7%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

4.5%

civilian labor

Median age

22.5% under 18

Test scores in Maricopa County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 693 schools ranked. Arizona state average: 45.4%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

Arizona College Prep Middle School· 91.0%
BASIS Chandler Primary - North Campus· 89.0%
BASIS Phoenix· 88.0%
BASIS Chandler· 87.0%
BASIS Scottsdale· 87.0%

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

See all 693 schools in Maricopa County ranked by score →

All schools (1,352)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
Northwest Campus	Surprise	High	10-12	40	·
Hill Academy @ ICAN	Chandler	High	09-12	39	·
Intelli-School - Metro Center	Phoenix	High	09-12	39	·
Little Falcons Preschool	Fountain Hls	Elementary	PK-PK	38	·
Sentinel Elementary School	Sentinel	Elementary	KG-08	35	·
LESD Online Academy	Avondale	Elementary	KG-08	34	·
Southwest Campus	Buckeye	High	09-12	33	·
Wickenburg Virtual Academy	Wickenburg	Combined	KG-12	33	·
Orangedale Early Learning Center	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	32	·
Valley Preparatory Academy	Tempe	High	09-12	30	·
Mobile Elementary School	Maricopa	Elementary	KG-08	28	·
West-MEC - Central Campus	Glendale	High	09-12	27	·
Glendale Elementary Online (G.E.O.) Learning	Glendale	Elementary	KG-08	25	·
Amy L. Houston Academy	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-08	22	·
KELLY	Phoenix	Combined	KG-12	21	·
Sunflower School	Glendale	Combined	PK-12	21	·
ASDB - ELP Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Preschool	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	19	·
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence	Scottsdale	Combined	KG-12	19	·
Creighton Virtual Academy	Phoenix	Elementary	KG-08	19	·
Crossroads at East Valley Academy	Mesa	High	05-12	19	·
The Excel Center - Papago	Phoenix	High	09-12	19	·
White Tanks Learning Center	Litchfield Park	Elementary	KG-08	19	·
Aguila Pre-School	Aguila	Elementary	PK-PK	17	·
Riverview High School	Mesa	High	07-12	14	·
ASDB - ELP FBC Main Preschool	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	13	·
GCC Early Childhood Learning Lab	Glendale	Elementary	PK-PK	13	·
Deer Valley Academy	Glendale	High	09-12	11	·
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School	Mesa	Combined	KG-12	11	·
RCB College Preparatory Academy	Peoria	High	09-12	11	·
ASDB - ELP FBC East Valley Preschool	Chandler	Elementary	PK-PK	10	·
Midtown High School	Phoenix	High	09-12	10	·
Pinnacle High School - Tempe	Tempe	High	09-12	10	·
SC Jensen Online	Phoenix	High	09-12	10	·
PAS Charter Online	Phoenix	High	09-12	9	·
ASDB - ELP FBC West Valley Preschool	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	8	·
Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy	Wittmann	High	07-12	8	·
EVIT Cactus Shadows High School	Cave Creek	High	10-12	7	·
IntelliSchool Online	Phoenix	High	09-12	7	·
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)	Phoenix	Elementary	KG-08	6	·
EVIT - Higley High School	Gilbert	High	09-12	5	·
Riverside Elementary School District (RESD) STEM2 Online Sch	Phoenix	Elementary	KG-08	5	·
MIT STEM2 Online High School	Phoenix	High	09-12	4	·
Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East	Tempe	High	09-12	4	·
West-MEC Gateway Community College	Phoenix	High	09-12	4	·
EVIT - Gilbert High School	Gilbert	High	09-12	3	·
EVIT - Williams Field High School	Gilbert	High	09-12	3	·
Self Development Online Academy	Mesa	Elementary	KG-08	2	·
West-MEC - Shadow Ridge High School	Surprise	High	09-12	2	·
West-MEC - Tolleson Union High School	Tolleson	High	09-12	2	·
West-MEC Glendale Community College	Glendale	High	09-12	2	·
EVIT - Campo Verde High School	Gilbert	High	09-12	1	·
EVIT - Hamilton High School	Chandler	High	09-12	1	·
EVIT - Westwood High School	Mesa	High	09-12	1	·
Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona	Tempe	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Agua Fria High School	Avondale	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Boulder Creek High School	Anthem	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Copper Canyon High School	Glendale	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Dysart High School	El Mirage	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Estrella Foothills High School	Goodyear	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Ironwood High School	Glendale	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Sandra Day O'Connor High School	Glendale	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Sierra Linda High School	Tolleson	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Verrado High School	Buckeye	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC - Willow Canyon High School	Surprise	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC Canyon View High School	Waddell	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC Estrella Mountain Community College	Avondale	High	09-12	1	·
West-MEC Paradise Valley Community College	Phoenix	High	10-12	1	·
ASDB - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 2	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	0	·
ASDB - ELP Distance Itinerant Service Program Preschool	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	0	·
ASDB - ELP Region 1 Preschool	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	0	·
ASDB - ELP Region 2 Preschool	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	0	·
ASDB - Region 2	Phoenix	Combined	PK-12	0	·
Albert Einstein Academy	Scottsdale	Combined	KG-09	0	·
Arizona Language Schools	Tempe	Elementary	KG-05	0	·
Bennett Academy	Phoenix	Elementary	KG-08	0	·
Bennett Academy - Venture Site	Phoenix	Elementary	KG-07	0	·
Cambridge Academy East	Queen Creek	Elementary	KG-08	0	·
Cartwright Virtual Academy	Phoenix	Elementary	KG-08	0	·
Cholla Complex	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	0	·
Coldwater Academy	Avondale	High	09-12	0	·
Compadre High School	Tempe	High	09-12	0	·
Continued Hope High Schools	Phoenix	High	09-12	0	·
David Kazan Family Educational Center	Phoenix	Elementary	PK-PK	0	·
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School	Scottsdale	Elementary	PK-06	0	·
EVIT - American Leadership Academy Gilbert North	Gilbert	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - American Leadership Academy Queen Creek	Queen Creek	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - American Leadership Academy West Foothills	Waddell	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies	Mesa	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Arcadia High School	Phoenix	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus	Chandler	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Basha High School	Chandler	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Casteel High School	Queen Creek	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Chandler High School	Chandler	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Chaparral High School	Scottsdale	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Compadre High School	Tempe	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Corona Del Sol High School	Tempe	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Coronado High School	Scottsdale	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Crismon High School	Queen Creek	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Desert Mountain High School	Scottsdale	High	09-12	0	·
EVIT - Desert Ridge High School	Mesa	High	09-12	0	·

Cities in Maricopa County

Phoenix434 schools Mesa146 schools Glendale93 schools Gilbert76 schools Chandler70 schools Tempe56 schools Scottsdale54 schools Peoria45 schools Phoenix40 schools Surprise34 schools Buckeye29 schools Goodyear26 schools Avondale24 schools Queen Creek20 schools Mesa19 schools Tolleson15 schools Laveen14 schools Litchfield Park11 schools Avondale10 schools Queen Creek10 schools Scottsdale10 schools Buckeye9 schools Glendale9 schools Anthem7 schools El Mirage7 schools Chandler6 schools Gilbert6 schools Peoria6 schools Tonopah6 schools Fountain Hills4 schools Fountain Hls4 schools Tempe4 schools Waddell4 schools Paradise Valley3 schools Surprise3 schools Wickenburg3 schools Aguila2 schools Cave Creek2 schools Cave Creek2 schools Gila Bend2 schools Gila Bend2 schools Goodyear2 schools Laveen2 schools Sun City2 schools Tolleson2 schools Wickenburg2 schools Wittmann2 schools Anthem1 school Arlington1 school Casa Grande1 school Desert Hills1 school Guadalupe1 school Litchfield Pk1 school Maricopa1 school Morristown1 school Palo Verde1 school Sentinel1 school Sun Lakes1 school Wittmann1 school Youngtown1 school

About Maricopa County

In Arizona, Maricopa County is a high-population county of about 4,559,748 residents. 1352 public schools across the county serves about 725,139 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $89,300 a year, about 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 39% noticeably above the Arizona median.

In terms of grade levels, Maricopa County is built around 810 elementary schools (377,937 students), 97 middle schools (57,598), 363 high schools (233,039), and 82 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Maricopa County is Mesa Unified District (4235), which alone enrolls about 55,821 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 728,398 students in SY 2017-18 versus 725,139 in SY 2024-25. Maricopa County now counts 1167 public schools, up from 1107 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 39% to 34%.

On this page, the community for Maricopa County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Maricopa County?

There are 1,352 public K-12 schools in Maricopa County, Arizona, with a combined enrollment of about 725,139.

How many high schools are in Maricopa County?

Maricopa County, Arizona has 363 public high schools, serving approximately 233,039 students.

How many middle schools are in Maricopa County?

Maricopa County, Arizona has 97 public middle schools, serving approximately 57,598 students.

How many elementary schools are in Maricopa County?

Maricopa County, Arizona has 810 public elementary schools, serving approximately 377,937 students.

What is the largest school district in Maricopa County?

Mesa Unified District (4235) is the largest school district in Maricopa County, serving approximately 55,821 students. The county contains 372 school districts overall.

How many people live in Maricopa County?

Maricopa County has roughly 4,559,748 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What is the median household income in Maricopa County?

Median household income in Maricopa County is $89,300, above the Arizona average of $64,265. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Maricopa County?

Approximately 36.7% of adults 25 and older in Maricopa County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Maricopa County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 99.0% of students in Maricopa County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arizona county average of 90.9%.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Maricopa County schools?

Across Maricopa County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.6 to 1.

Maricopa County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data