For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,196 students in 85224, AZ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,007 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 85224, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85224, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus and Bright Beginnings School #1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85224 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85224, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85224, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 W Shawnee Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Arrowhead Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
John M Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Pennington Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
John M Andersen Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85224, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85224, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus and Bright Beginnings School #1.
How many public schools are located in 85224?
11 public schools are located in 85224.
What percentage of students in 85224 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 85224 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85224?
85224 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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