For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 19,489 students in 85286, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85286, AZ are American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Legacy Traditional School - Chandler and American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Gr: K-6 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Gr: K-8 | 1,146 student Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Gr: K-12 | 2,431 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Gr: K-8 | 1,025 student Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 E Riggs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Gr: K-9 | 940 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Gr: K-8 | 1,215 student Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Gr: K-8 | 1,279 student Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Gr: K-10 | 1,312 student Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Gr: K-8 | 1,313 student Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2747 W Union Hills Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3651 E Mckellips Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 2,168 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9290 E Golf Links Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 1,233 student Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Gr: K-8 | 1,040 student Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Gr: K-8 | 1,031 student Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional-san Tan
Charter School
1679 W. Empire Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85286, AZ include American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Legacy Traditional School - Chandler and American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12.
How many public charter schools are located in 85286?
19 public charter schools are located in 85286.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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