Top 10 Best 85286 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 17,162 students in 85286, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85286, AZ are Legacy Traditional School Gilbert, Legacy Traditional School - Chandler and Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85286, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Grades: K-8
| 1,163 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Grades: K-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Grades: K-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Grades: K-8
| 1,327 students
Rank: #55.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Grades: K-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #66.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Grades: K-10
| 1,205 students
Rank: #77.
American Leadership Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Grades: K-12
| 2,600 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Grades: K-8
| 1,338 students
Rank: #99.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Grades: K-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Grades: K-8
| 1,339 students
Rank: #1111.
American Leadership Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 2,400 students
Rank: #1212.
Legacy Traditional School Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Grades: K-8
| 1,024 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85286, AZ?
How many public middle schools are located in 85286, AZ?
12 public middle schools are located in 85286, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286, AZ?
85286, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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