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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 23,090 students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
48 Schools
1,649 Schools
# Students
41,421 Students
756,988 Students
# Teachers
2,362 Teachers
44,240 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which is ranked within the top 20% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Graduation Rate
91%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
13%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
48%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
43%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,803 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,962 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$489 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$496 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,803
$11,558
Spending / Student
$11,962
$11,459
Best Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 S White Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Santan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Haley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Riggs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Basha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3535 S Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22700 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jane D. Hull Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2424 E Maren Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Navarrete Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6490 S Sun Groves Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4800
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 S Pleasant Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Hartford St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Arrowhead Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
John M Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Pennington Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Superstition Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Shumway Leadership Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 N Shumway Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
John M Andersen Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Galveston Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
661 E Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Frye Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Rudy G Bologna Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
San Marcos Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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