For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,924 students in Marana, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ are Dove Mountain K-8, Marana Distance Learning and Marana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marana, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Marana have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marana, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Mountain K-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
Marana Distance Learning
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 115a
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Marana Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 105
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4730
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
Marana, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Open Doors Community School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13644 N. Sandario Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 744-2484
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marana, AZ include Dove Mountain K-8, Marana Distance Learning and Marana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marana?
3 public middle schools are located in Marana.
What is the racial composition of students in Marana?
Marana public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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