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Best 85295 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,990 students in 85295, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 101 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85295, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85295, AZ are Evit - Higley High School, Ashland Elementary School and Higley Traditional Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85295 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85295, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85295, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evit - Higley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Higley Traditional Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Spectrum Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Higley High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Evit - Williams Field High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2076 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Gr: K-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Higley Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Cooley Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85295, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85295, AZ include Evit - Higley High School, Ashland Elementary School and Higley Traditional Academy.
How many public schools are located in 85295?
11 public schools are located in 85295.
What percentage of students in 85295 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85295 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85295?
85295 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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