Top Rankings
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 19,275 students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
45 Schools
793 Schools
# Students
43,923 Students
373,451 Students
# Teachers
2,385 Teachers
22,760 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 610 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Graduation Rate
92%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
618 Students
15,429 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
4%
# Asian Students
4,495 Students
8,215 Students
% Asian Students
10%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12,738 Students
179,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
48%
# Black Students
2,324 Students
20,158 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
21,221 Students
132,777 Students
% White Students
48%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
153 Students
1,381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,374 Students
15,690 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
512
16,509
# Students in K Grade:
2,510
47,485
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,516
46,929
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,685
48,996
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,811
48,278
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,864
47,395
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,960
46,146
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,065
34,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,495
17,600
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,676
18,726
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,362
55
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,215
74
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,135
86
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,117
139
# Ungraded Students:
-
327
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,280 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$489 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$496 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,131
$11,274
Spending / Student
$11,280
$11,177
Best Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Chandler Traditional - Independence
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 838 students
Rank: #44.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 714 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Santan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 S White Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 641 students
Rank: #99.
Chandler Traditional - Goodman
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #1010.
Haley Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 800 students
Rank: #1111.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 719 students
Rank: #1212.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 879 students
Rank: #1313.
Chandler Traditional - Liberty Campus
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 690 students
Rank: #1414.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 780 students
Rank: #1515.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1616.
Riggs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 800 students
Rank: #1717.
Basha Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3535 S Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 630 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22700 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 746 students
Rank: #1919.
Navarrete Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6490 S Sun Groves Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4800
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #2020.
Jane D. Hull Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2424 E Maren Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 637 students
Rank: #2222.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #2323.
John M Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 N Pennington Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #2424.
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Hartford St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 701 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Arrowhead Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 650 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Shumway Leadership Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 N Shumway Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #2727.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Superstition Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #2828.
Galveston Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
661 E Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #2929.
Frye Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #3030.
San Marcos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #3131.
Rudy G Bologna Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
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