For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,067 students in 85295, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 101 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85295, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ are Evit - Higley High School, American Leadership Gilbert K-6 and Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85295 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85295, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85295, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evit - Higley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
American Leadership Gilbert K-6
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Grades: K-6
| 674 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Grades: PK-6
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
Higley Traditional Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Spectrum Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Evit - Williams Field High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2076 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
American Leadership Queen Creek K-12
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22721 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 103
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 420-2150
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-12
| 2,543 students
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Grades: K-8
| 872 students
Rank: #99.
Cooley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 746 students
Rank: #1111.
Higley High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Grades: 8-12
| 2,174 students
Rank: n/an/a
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ include Evit - Higley High School, American Leadership Gilbert K-6 and Ashland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85295, AZ?
12 public schools are located in 85295, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85295, AZ go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85295, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85295, AZ?
85295, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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