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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85286 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 21,430 students in 85286, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 248 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85286, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85286, AZ are American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Haley Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85286 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 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85286, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Gr: K-8 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Gr: K-10 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2425 S Pleasant Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Gr: K-8 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2747 W Union Hills Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3651 E Mckellips Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9290 E Golf Links Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Gr: K-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Legacy Traditional School Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Gr: K-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Online Academy
Charter School
3125 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 671-1400
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional-san Tan
Charter School
1679 W. Empire Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85286, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85286?
22 public schools are located in 85286.
What percentage of students in 85286 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85286 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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