Top Rankings
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 42,832 students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District 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 Unified District #80 (4242) School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
44 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
42,832 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
2,433 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
# American Indian Students
685 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
5,009 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
12%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12,781 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
48%
# Black Students
2,342 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
19,094 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
45%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
148 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,773 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
909
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
2,139
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,481
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,657
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,650
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,787
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,913
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,040
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,202
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,326
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,102
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,338
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,170
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,118
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,414 is higher than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,568 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$489 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$496 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,414
$11,388
Spending / Student
$11,568
$11,291
Best Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 675 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 748 students
Rank: #55.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 809 students
Rank: #66.
Basha High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,892 students
Rank: #77.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 626 students
Rank: #88.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #99.
Perry High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,601 students
Rank: #1010.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #1111.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 800 students
Rank: #1212.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 S White Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 622 students
Rank: #1313.
Santan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1414.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Rank: #1515.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,675 students
Rank: #1616.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 718 students
Rank: #1717.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 813 students
Rank: #1818.
Haley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 224-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Rank: #1919.
Riggs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 837 students
Rank: #2020.
Chandler Online Academy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1205 E Frye Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Grades: K-12
| 353 students
Rank: #2121.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 753 students
Rank: #2222.
Basha Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3535 S Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #2323.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 535 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22700 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #2525.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,971 students
Rank: #2727.
Jane D. Hull Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2424 E Maren Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #2828.
Navarrete Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6490 S Sun Groves Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4800
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #2929.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 S Pleasant Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 695 students
Rank: #3030.
Santan Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,180 students
Rank: #3131.
Bogle Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 W Queen Creek Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5500
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #3232.
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7655 S Higley Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #3333.
John M Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 N Pennington Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #3434.
Chandler High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7700
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7700
Grades: 8-12
| 3,487 students
Rank: #3535.
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Hartford St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 758 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District manages 44 public schools serving 42,832 students.
What is the rank of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District is ranked #100 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
45% of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,568 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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