Best 85139 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,751 students in 85139, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85139, AZ are Mobile Elementary School, Maricopa Elementary School and Maricopa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85139 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85139, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85139, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mobile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42798 S 99th Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Gr: PK-6 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Maricopa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 1,840 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Cavit - Maricopa Unified
Vocational School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Desert Wind Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35565 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Maricopa Wells Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45725 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Choice High School - Maricopa
Alternative School
Charter School
208000 N. John Wayne Parkway S
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 413-0261
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85139, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85139, AZ include Mobile Elementary School, Maricopa Elementary School and Maricopa High School.
How many public schools are located in 85139?
7 public schools are located in 85139.
What is the racial composition of students in 85139?
85139 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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