Best Schools in Casa Grande, Arizona
24 schools · 13 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Casa Grande?
Use this page to compare every school in Casa Grande by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS
High · Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The Grande Innovation
Elementary · The Grande Innovation Academy (92978). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center for Education (voice)
High · Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Casa Grande for 2026 are Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS (8.1/10), The Grande Innovation (7.6/10), and Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center for Education (voice) (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 18 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
24
22 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$180,700
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
24
22 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$180,700
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Casa Grande schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Casa Grande
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 18 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | The Grande Innovation | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center for Education (voice) | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Cholla Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Desert Willow Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Ironwood School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Mary C O'brien Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Casa Grande Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $63,052
- Median home value
- $180,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 74%
9% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Casa Grande compares
Arizona rank
#89 of 97
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$63k
89% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
22
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) runs 64% of Casa Grande's public schools
Casa Grande touches 6 districts, but Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) is the one most addresses actually attend.
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) accounts for 14 of 22 public schools (64%). The other 5 districts hold the remaining 8.
Among 18 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.1 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Casa Grande, not a citywide average.
3 of the 22 public schools are charters (14%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)14 public · 64%
- Casa Grande Union High School District (4453)2 public · 9%
- Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435)2 public · 9%
- The Grande Innovation Academy (92978)2 public · 9%
- Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)1 public · 5%
About Schools in Casa Grande, Arizona
Casa Grande's public school system spans 20 ranked schools with a city average of 5.1 out of 10 — a useful baseline when evaluating individual campuses. The average tells the real story here: most schools cluster near the middle, which means the ones that clear it stand out clearly and the ones that fall short do so noticeably. Parents working with a specific address will want to know exactly where their assigned school lands relative to that 5.1 mark before committing to a neighborhood.
Four schools — 20% of the ranked total — score 7 or higher, giving families with address flexibility a concrete shortlist. Mary C. O'Brien Elementary leads the city at 8.7, the strongest score in the market and the natural benchmark against which other elementary options should be measured. At the high school level, Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center for Education (VOICE) scores 7.8 and ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS comes in at 7.7 — both competitive choices at the secondary level. The Grande Innovation rounds out the top tier among elementaries at 7.2.
Cottonwood Elementary, at 6.2, sits above the city average and represents the upper edge of the mid-range band. Below that, the remaining schools in the ranked set fall at or near the 5.1 average or below. That lower half of the distribution is where assignment-based placement carries the most risk for families who haven't mapped their boundary zone.
The practical takeaway: Casa Grande rewards early research. With only 4 of 20 schools clearing the 7-point threshold, the gap between an assigned school and a preferred school can span several rating points. Parents evaluating elementary options should also trace the likely middle and high school path from that campus — the city offers strong options at both levels, but the trajectory isn't automatic. Check boundary maps before signing a lease, understand open enrollment windows if school choice is available, and anchor every comparison to the 5.1 city average rather than a broader statewide benchmark.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 828 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 679 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 453 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 465 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 501 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 |
| 6 | 122 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 |
| 7 | 480 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.2 |
| 8 | 149 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.7 |
| 9 | 449 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.4 |
| 10 | 556 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.7 |
Show all 13 elementary schools in Casa Grande
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 672 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 754 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 3 | 750 students · 6th–8th | 3.9 |
| 4 | 6 students · 4th–8th | — |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 269 students · 7th–12th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 75 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 3 | 1,970 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 |
| 4 | 1,932 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
| 5 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 148 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.8 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Logos Christian AcademyPrivate 143 students · Kindergarten–9th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Casa Grande
Casa Grande, Arizona · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$63,052
Median Home Value
$180,700
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
Population
63,228
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Community Profile
Casa Grande has a median household income of $63,052. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $180,700, with a median rent of $1,068/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.9%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arizona
- Elementary
- 13
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 5
- Other
- 2
Resources
School Districts (6)
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385)
10 schools · 52 students
ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)
1 school · 269 students
The Grande Innovation Academy (92978)
2 schools · 834 students
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
14 schools · 6,648 students
Casa Grande Union High School District (4453)
3 schools · 3,957 students
Mary C O'Brien Accommodation District (4435)
2 schools · 197 students
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Common questions about schools in Casa Grande, Arizona
How many schools are in Casa Grande, Arizona?
Casa Grande has 24 schools, including 22 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Casa Grande, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Casa Grande is 5.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Casa Grande, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Casa Grande on MySchoolScout is Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Casa Grande, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Casa Grande on MySchoolScout is The Grande Innovation with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Casa Grande, Arizona?
The top-ranked middle school in Casa Grande on MySchoolScout is Casa Grande Middle School with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What is the best high school in Casa Grande, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Casa Grande on MySchoolScout is Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Casa Grande, Arizona?
Casa Grande is served by 6 school districts: Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385), Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987), The Grande Innovation Academy (92978), Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), Casa Grande Union High School District (4453), Mary C O'brien Accommodation District (4435).
What is the education level in Casa Grande, Arizona?
According to Census data, 13% of adults in Casa Grande have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Casa Grande, Arizona?
The median household income in Casa Grande is approximately $63,052 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Casa Grande, Arizona?
Yes, Casa Grande has 2 private schools alongside 22 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Anthony of Padua Catholic School with a score of 6.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Casa Grande, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Casa Grande is 19.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Casa Grande, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.