For the 2024 school year, there are 85 public schools serving 69,260 students in Chandler, AZ (there are 22 private schools, serving 3,839 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Chandler, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%). Chandler has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Chandler, AZ are Knox Gifted Academy, Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus and Arizona College Prep Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chandler, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Chandler have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chandler, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #55.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Grades: 5-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #66.
Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Grades: K-4
| 629 students
Rank: #99.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Kyrene Del Cielo School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 N Lakeshore Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kyrene De La Mirada School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5500 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Grades: K-8
| 89 students
Rank: #2525.
Basha High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,632 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
Evit - Basha High School
Vocational School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #3434.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-3889
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-3889
Grades: K-12
| 524 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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Chandler, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim High Institute (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Blueprint High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 674-5555
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 674-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Bright Beginnings Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2716 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
Carmel Community Arts And Technology (Closed 2007)
Charter School
97 W. Oakland
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-9
| 25 students
Carmel School At Casa Grande (Closed 2005)
Charter School
97 West Oakland Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Chandler, AZ 85225
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Casy South Valley Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
15220 South 50th St
Chandler, AZ 85244
(602) 276-2818
Chandler, AZ 85244
(602) 276-2818
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Chandler Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3400 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Chandler Scholastic Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Classical Kids Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2015 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Early Career Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5005 S. Wendler Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(602) 734-7364
Chandler, AZ 85248
(602) 734-7364
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
Ecotech Agricultural Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
12221 East Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 814-9007
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 814-9007
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
1150 West Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Evit - Hendrix Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1550 W. Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1560 W Summit Pl.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fulton Ranch Learing Center (Closed 2017)
Charter School
204 W Chandler Heights Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 717-7140
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 717-7140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1550 W Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Mosaica Preparatory Academy Of Chandler (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5835 West Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
191 W. Oakland Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Pieceful Solutions Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1515 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 309-4792
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 309-4792
Grades: K-5
| 36 students
2471 N Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Primavera Technical Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2471 North Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Skyline Prep And Arts Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
550 W. Warner Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(623) 385-3580
Chandler, AZ 85225
(623) 385-3580
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Tempe Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2007)
Charter School
97 W. Oakland St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Tutor Time - Dobson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2050 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chandler, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Chandler, AZ include Knox Gifted Academy, Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus and Arizona College Prep Middle School. Chandler has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public schools are located in Chandler, AZ?
85 public schools are located in Chandler, AZ.
What percentage of students in Chandler, AZ go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Chandler, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chandler, AZ?
Chandler, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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