For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,489 students in Maricopa, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Maricopa, AZ are Pima Butte Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Maricopa, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21400 N Santa Rosa Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43800 W Honeycutt Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Maricopa Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18150 N Alterra Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-5160
Gr: PK-6 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19845 N Costa Del Sol
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5170
Gr: PK-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Saddleback Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18600 N Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-6110
Gr: PK-6 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Maricopa, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Maricopa, AZ include Pima Butte Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maricopa?
8 public preschools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Maricopa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Maricopa include: Pima Butte Elementary School vs. Butterfield Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School vs. Pima Butte Elementary School, Pima Butte Elementary School vs. Santa Rosa Elementary School
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