For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,228 students in 85296, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,085 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 85296, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85296, AZ are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, Finley Farms Elementary School and Greenfield Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85296 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85296, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85296, AZ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Finley Farms Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Gr: 7-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Settlers Point Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 E Settlers Point Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Leading Edge Academy Mountain View
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 W Hunt Hwy
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18700 N Porter Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gr: K-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - American Leadership Academy Gilbert North
Vocational School
1070 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 344-9895
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 344-9895
Gr: 9-12
85296, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14919 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 24%
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 43%
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%
505 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gr: K-2 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 24%
5761 E. Brown Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 64%
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85296, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85296, AZ include Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, Finley Farms Elementary School and Greenfield Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 85296?
16 public schools are located in 85296.
What percentage of students in 85296 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 85296 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85296?
85296 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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