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5 schools in Maricopa

California · Public K-12

In total, Maricopa hosts 5 public K-12 schools with about 13,903 students, an average of 2781 per campus.

7-year change in Maricopa

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,903
+9,476 (+214%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 58%
% Hispanic
36%
was 26%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Blue Ridge AcademyCombinedKG-127,657
Heartland CharterCombinedKG-125,970
Maricopa ElementaryElementaryKG-05133
Maricopa HighHigh09-1272
Maricopa MiddleMiddle06-0871

About Maricopa

Maricopa is a rural-scale California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 13,903 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Maricopa average about 2,781 students each, 381% meaningfully above the California norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 13,903 students, grew 214% from the 4,427 reported in SY 2017-18. Maricopa now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 58% to 47%.

On allk12, the community for Maricopa discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Maricopa, California?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Maricopa, with a combined enrollment of about 13,903.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Maricopa?
Maricopa has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Maricopa?
Blue Ridge Academy is the largest public school in Maricopa by enrollment, with approximately 7,657 students.
What school districts serve Maricopa?
Maricopa is served by 3 public school districts, including Blue Ridge Academy District, Heartland Charter District, Maricopa Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Maricopa cover?
Public schools in Maricopa serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Maricopa?
2 of the 5 public schools in Maricopa are charter schools.