For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 21,360 students in 85286, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 248 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85286, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ are American Leadership Mesa K-6, Haley Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School Gilbert. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
American Leadership Mesa K-6
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Grades: K-8
| 1,163 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Grades: K-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
American Leadership Gilbert South K-6
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1750 E Riggs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-6
| 476 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Grades: K-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Grades: K-8
| 1,327 students
Rank: #99.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Grades: K-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Grades: K-10
| 1,205 students
Rank: #1111.
American Leadership Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Grades: K-12
| 2,600 students
Rank: #1212.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Grades: K-8
| 1,338 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Grades: K-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1515.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Grades: K-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #1616.
American Leadership Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 2,400 students
Rank: #1717.
Legacy Traditional School Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Grades: K-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Online Academy
Charter School
3125 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5438
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5438
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Charter School
2747 W Union Hills Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Charter School
9290 E Golf Links Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Charter School
3651 E Mckellips Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ include American Leadership Mesa K-6, Haley Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School Gilbert.
How many public schools are located in 85286, AZ?
21 public schools are located in 85286, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85286, AZ go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85286, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85286, AZ?
85286, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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