Top 10 Best Chandler Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 84 public schools serving 70,498 students in Chandler, AZ (there are 27 private schools, serving 4,110 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 Knox Gifted Academy, Arizona College Prep High School and Arizona College Prep Middle 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 49% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chandler, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arizona College Prep High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Grades: 5-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #55.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 820 students
Rank: #66.
Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Grades: K-4
| 643 students
Rank: #88.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #99.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #1010.
Basha High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,814 students
Rank: #1111.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
Rank: #1212.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1313.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 612 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 S White Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kyrene Del Cielo School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1350 N Lakeshore Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1616.
Santan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #1717.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 675 students
Rank: #1818.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1700 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Hamilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,850 students
Rank: #2020.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 737 students
Rank: #2121.
Haley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 765 students
Rank: #2222.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Grades: K-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #2323.
Chandler Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1205 E Frye Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Grades: K-12
| 405 students
Rank: #2424.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Grades: K-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #2525.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Grades: K-12
| 2,486 students
Rank: #2626.
Kyrene De La Mirada School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5500 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #2727.
Evit - Basha High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 787 students
Rank: #2929.
Basha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3535 S Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 607 students
Rank: #3030.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: #3131.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Grades: K-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #3232.
Evit - Hamilton High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Paragon Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Grades: K-12
| 548 students
Rank: #3434.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Grades: K-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #3535.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
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Chandler, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 674-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2716 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
97 W. Oakland
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-9
| 25 students
97 West Oakland Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
15220 South 50th St
Chandler, AZ 85244
(602) 276-2818
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3400 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
2015 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
5005 S. Wendler Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(602) 734-7364
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
12221 East Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 814-9007
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
1150 West Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
1550 W. Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1560 W Summit Pl.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
204 W Chandler Heights Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 717-7140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1550 W Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
290 S Cooper Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7450
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5835 West Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
191 W. Oakland Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1515 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 309-4792
Grades: K-5
| 36 students
2471 N Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2471 North Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2200 N Arizona Ave Ste 17
Chandler, AZ 85244
(480) 284-5999
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
550 W. Warner Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(623) 385-3580
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
97 W. Oakland St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
2050 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Chandler, AZ?
How many public schools are located in Chandler?
84 public schools are located in Chandler.
What percentage of students in Chandler go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Chandler are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chandler?
Chandler public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chandler are often viewed compared to one another?

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