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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chandler Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 85 public schools serving 68,446 students in Chandler, AZ (there are 23 private schools, serving 3,641 private students). 94% 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 Arizona College Prep Middle School, Knox Gifted Academy and Arizona College Prep High 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 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chandler, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 2,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Gr: K-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Kyrene Del Cielo School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1350 N Lakeshore Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 S White Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Santan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Haley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 3,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Gr: K-8 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Kyrene De La Mirada School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5500 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Gr: K-12 | 2,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2424.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Gr: K-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Evit - Basha High School
Vocational School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2727.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Evit - Hamilton High School
Vocational School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #2929.
Kyrene De Las Brisas School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
777 N Desert Breeze Blvd E Bld
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3030.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Basha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3535 S Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 E Riggs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Gr: K-9 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3434.
Jane D. Hull Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2424 E Maren Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Gr: K-8 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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