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Maricopa County Public Schools

Maricopa County, Arizona

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

1,268

public schools

Total Enrollment

746,037

students

School Districts

342

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Maricopa County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Arizona; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Maricopa County has 342 district entries. Mesa Unified District (4235) is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 78 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 61 listed communities. PHOENIX has the most listed schools, with 436 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 717 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 409 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 369 charter, 71 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

174 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

1,268

in Maricopa County

Reported Enrollment

746,037

1268 schools reporting

School Districts

342

districts

Charter Schools

369

29% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary717
Middle110
High346
Other95

342 School Districts in Maricopa County

Mesa Unified District (4235)

78 schools
58,343 students

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

44 schools
43,716 students

Peoria Unified School District (4237)

44 schools
36,527 students

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

38 schools
33,281 students

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

41 schools
33,199 students

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

45 schools
27,919 students

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

19 schools
27,900 students

Dysart Unified District (4243)

26 schools
23,173 students

Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

30 schools
21,177 students

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

33 schools
19,328 students

1,268 Public Schools in Maricopa County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 174 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 1,268 matching schools

Primavera - Online

American Virtual Academy (79461)

Chandler, 85225 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual6,392 students

Arizona Virtual Academy

Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405)

PHOENIX, 85004 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual5,122 students

Hamilton High School

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

CHANDLER, 85248 / City: Large

Profile8–12High3,850 students

Chandler High School

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

CHANDLER, 85225 / City: Large

Profile8–12High3,597 students

Westwood High School

Mesa Unified District (4235)

MESA, 85201 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,570 students

Mesa High School

Mesa Unified District (4235)

MESA, 85204 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,475 students

ASU Preparatory Academy Digital

ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074)

TEMPE, 85287 / City: Midsize

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual3,455 students

Red Mountain High School

Mesa Unified District (4235)

MESA, 85207 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,448 students

Mountain View High School

Mesa Unified District (4235)

MESA, 85213 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,372 students

Highland High School

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

GILBERT, 85296 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High3,174 students

Dr. Camille Casteel High School

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

QUEEN CREEK, 85142 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High3,140 students

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)

Mesa, 85204 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual3,083 students

West Point High School

Tolleson Union High School District (4288)

TOLLESON, 85353 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High3,033 students

Desert Vista High School

Tempe Union High School District (4287)

PHOENIX, 85048 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,964 students

Trevor Browne High School

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

PHOENIX, 85033 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,921 students

Perry High School

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

GILBERT, 85297 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High2,822 students

Basha High School

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

CHANDLER, 85249 / City: Large

Profile6–12High2,814 students

Maryvale High School

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

PHOENIX, 85033 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,795 students

Mountain Ridge High School

Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

GLENDALE, 85310 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High2,771 students

Corona Del Sol High School

Tempe Union High School District (4287)

TEMPE, 85284 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,733 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

154 more profiles

Maricopa County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Maricopa County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Arizona. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Maricopa County public school directory?

The directory lists 1,268 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Maricopa County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Maricopa County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Maricopa County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 174 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Maricopa County?

Start with the 342 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Maricopa County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.