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Best 85224 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,196 students in 85224, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85224, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Bright Beginnings School #1 and Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85224 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85224, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85224, AZ Public Elementary Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Summit Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1507 W Shawnee Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 S Arrowhead Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
John M Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 N Pennington Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
John M Andersen Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 N Dobson Rd
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 elementary schools in 85224, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85224, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Bright Beginnings School #1 and Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85224?
10 public elementary schools are located in 85224.
What is the racial composition of students in 85224?
85224 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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