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Pinal County

Arizona · Public K-12

The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Pinal County: 155 campuses, 63,837 students, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) as the largest district. That works out to 75 elementary, 13 middle, and 52 high schools.

7-year change in Pinal County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
62,901
+7,598 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
122
+11 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 41%
% Hispanic
48%
was 43%
% Black
8%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
469,006
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
155
57 districts
Enrollment
63,837
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$80,266
Above Arizona avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.0%
Below Arizona avg
Elementary
75
31,217 students
Middle
13
5,901 students
High
52
18,666 students
Combined / other
15
8,053 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
9,568 students · 57 districts in Pinal County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pinal 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
62%
Hispanic
30%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
17%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
33%
Hispanic
47%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
22.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.5% under 18

Test scores in Pinal County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 53 schools ranked. Arizona state average: 45.4%.

See all 53 schools in Pinal County ranked by score →

All schools (155)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12San Tan ValleyCombinedKG-122,084·
Vista Grande High SchoolCasa GrandeHigh09-121,943·
Casa Grande Union High SchoolCasa GrandeHigh09-121,912·
Maricopa High SchoolMaricopaHigh06-121,840·
Eduprize SchoolQueen CreekElementaryKG-081,733·
Legacy Traditional School - Casa GrandeCasa GrandeElementaryKG-081,486·
Legacy Traditional School - MaricopaMaricopaCombinedKG-101,363·
Poston Butte High SchoolSan Tan ValleyHigh07-121,310·
Desert Sunrise High SchoolMaricopaHigh09-121,261·
Combs High SchoolSan Tan ValleyHigh08-121,182·
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6FlorenceCombinedKG-121,079·
Santa Cruz Elementary SchoolMaricopaElementaryPK-06941·
Maricopa Wells Middle SchoolMaricopaMiddle06-08940·
Heritage Academy MaricopaMaricopaHigh06-12937·
Legacy Traditional School - Queen CreekQueen CreekCombinedKG-09922·
Butterfield Elementary SchoolMaricopaElementaryPK-05920·
Desert Wind Middle SchoolMaricopaMiddle06-08898·
Heritage Academy MaricopaMaricopaHigh06-12883·
Maricopa Elementary SchoolMaricopaElementaryPK-06883·
Leading Edge Academy MaricopaMaricopaElementaryKG-08872·
Florence High SchoolFlorenceHigh07-12857·
The Grande InnovationCasa GrandeElementaryKG-08833·
Saddleback Elementary SchoolMaricopaElementaryPK-06811·
Florence K-8FlorenceElementaryPK-08805·
Apache Junction High SchoolApache JunctionHigh09-12796·
San Tan Foothills High SchoolQueen CreekHigh07-12793·
Arizona City Elementary SchoolArizona CityElementaryPK-08790·
Coolidge High SchoolCoolidgeHigh09-12752·
Legacy Traditional-San TanSan Tan ValleyElementaryKG-08749·
Cactus Middle SchoolCasa GrandeMiddle06-08737·
Circle Cross K8 STEM AcademySan Tan ValleyElementaryKG-08728·
Villago Middle SchoolCasa GrandeMiddle06-08723·
Anthem Elementary SchoolFlorenceCombinedPK-09722·
Walker Butte Middle SchoolSan Tan ValleyElementaryPK-08718·
Coolidge Jr. High SchoolCoolidgeMiddle06-08688·
Sequoia Pathway AcademyMaricopaCombinedKG-12674·
San Tan Heights ElementarySan Tan ValleyElementaryPK-08669·
McCartney Ranch Elementary SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08668·
Casa Grande Middle SchoolCasa GrandeMiddle06-08648·
Imagine Coolidge ElementaryCoolidgeElementaryKG-05645·
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6San Tan ValleyElementaryKG-06637·
West Elementary SchoolCoolidgeElementaryPK-06604·
Skyline Ranch Elementary SchoolSan Tan ValleyElementaryPK-08583·
J. O. Combs Middle SchoolSan Tan ValleyElementaryKG-08581·
Copper BasinSan Tan ValleyElementaryPK-08557·
Mission Heights Preparatory High SchoolCasa GrandeHigh09-12551·
Palo Verde SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08548·
Heartland Ranch Elementary SchoolCoolidgeElementaryKG-06545·
Cactus Canyon Junior HighApache JunctionMiddle06-08527·
Santa Rosa Elementary SchoolMaricopaElementaryPK-06527·
Ellsworth Elementary SchoolQueen CreekElementaryPK-06516·
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08515·
Ranch Elementary SchoolSan Tan ValleyElementaryPK-06509·
Magma Ranch K8 SchoolFlorenceElementaryPK-08507·
Desert Willow Elementary SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08505·
Ironwood SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08481·
Toltec Elementary SchoolEloyCombinedPK-12480·
Imagine Prep CoolidgeCoolidgeHigh06-12472·
Champion San TanSan Tan ValleyElementaryKG-08458·
Cholla Elementary SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08458·
Saguaro Elementary SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08456·
Mesquite Elementary SchoolCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08439·
Desert Vista Elementary SchoolApache JunctionElementaryPK-06435·
Red Rock Elementary SchoolRed RockElementaryPK-08420·
Mountain Vista SchoolOracleElementaryPK-08413·
Pima Butte Elementary SchoolMaricopaElementaryPK-05407·
Four Peaks Elementary SchoolApache JunctionElementaryPK-06400·
Santa Cruz Valley Union High SchoolEloyHigh09-12399·
Happy Valley School East CampusSan Tan ValleyElementaryKG-06396·
Kathryn Sue Simonton ElementaryQueen CreekElementaryPK-06384·
Jack Harmon Elementary SchoolSan Tan ValleyElementaryPK-06382·
A+ Charter SchoolsMaricopaHigh06-12370·
Stanfield Elementary SchoolStanfieldElementaryPK-08365·
Center for Online and Innovative LearningCasa GrandeElementaryPK-08332·
Avalon ElementaryApache JunctionElementaryKG-08313·
Casa Blanca Community SchoolBapchuleElementaryKG-05302·
Imagine Prep SuperstitionApache JunctionHigh09-12294·
Leading Edge Academy Mountain ViewQueen CreekElementaryKG-08294·
ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HSCasa GrandeHigh07-12284·
Peralta Trail Elementary SchoolApache JunctionElementaryKG-06282·
Blackwater Community SchoolCoolidgeElementaryKG-05274·
Sacaton ElementarySacatonElementaryPK-05259·
Eloy Junior High SchoolEloyMiddle06-08249·
Eloy Intermediate SchoolEloyElementary01-08241·
Skyline D5BapchuleHigh05-12240·
Sacaton Middle SchoolSacatonMiddle05-08236·
Ridgeview College Preparatory High SchoolSan Tan ValleyHigh09-12229·
First Avenue Elementary SchoolSan ManuelElementaryPK-06219·
Combs Traditional AcademySan Tan ValleyElementaryKG-06211·
Curiel SchoolEloyElementaryPK-03204·
Apache Trail High SchoolApache JunctionHigh09-12184·
John F Kennedy SchoolSuperiorElementaryPK-06175·
Early Childhood Learning CenterSan Tan VlyElementaryPK-KG164·
Mountain Vista AcademyFlorenceCombinedPK-12163·
San Manuel High SchoolSan ManuelHigh09-12162·
Student Choice High School - MaricopaMaricopaHigh09-12162·
Ray Elementary SchoolKearnyElementaryPK-06161·
Imagine Superstition MiddleApache JunctionMiddle06-08158·
Ray JR/SR High SchoolKearnyHigh07-12157·
Florence Virtual AcademyFlorenceCombinedKG-12155·

Cities in Pinal County

Casa Grande23 schoolsMaricopa21 schoolsSan Tan Valley18 schoolsCoolidge13 schoolsApache Junction12 schoolsQueen Creek10 schoolsFlorence8 schoolsCasa Grande6 schoolsEloy6 schoolsSan Manuel5 schoolsSan Tan Vly5 schoolsEloy3 schoolsKearny3 schoolsSuperior3 schoolsApache Jct2 schoolsBapchule2 schoolsCoolidge2 schoolsFlorence2 schoolsSacaton2 schoolsArizona City1 schoolMammoth1 schoolMaricopa1 schoolOracle1 schoolPicacho1 schoolRed Rock1 schoolStanfield1 schoolSuperior1 schoolWinkelman1 school

About Pinal County

Pinal County is an expansive county of about 469,006 residents in Arizona. Its public-school system teaches approximately 63,837 students across 155 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $80,266 a year, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 25% above the Arizona median.

In terms of grade levels, Pinal County comprises 75 elementary schools (31,217 students), 13 middle schools (5,901), 52 high schools (18,666), and 15 combined or other schools.

Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 9,568 students across Pinal County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 14%: 55,303 students in SY 2017-18 versus 62,901 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 111 to 122 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 41% to 32% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Pinal County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Pinal County?
There are 155 public K-12 schools in Pinal County, Arizona, with a combined enrollment of about 63,837.
How many high schools are in Pinal County?
Pinal County, Arizona has 52 public high schools, serving approximately 18,666 students.
How many middle schools are in Pinal County?
Pinal County, Arizona has 13 public middle schools, serving approximately 5,901 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pinal County?
Pinal County, Arizona has 75 public elementary schools, serving approximately 31,217 students.
What is the largest school district in Pinal County?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is the largest school district in Pinal County, serving approximately 9,568 students. The county contains 57 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pinal County?
Pinal County, Arizona has a population of approximately 469,006, with a median age of 40. About 21.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pinal County?
Median household income in Pinal County is $80,266, above the Arizona average of $64,265. About 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pinal County?
Approximately 22.5% of adults 25 and older in Pinal County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pinal County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.0% of students in Pinal County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Arizona county average of 90.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pinal County schools?
Across Pinal County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.1 to 1.

Pinal County school rankings

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