For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,450 students in 85226, AZ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,463 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 85226, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85226, AZ are Kyrene Del Cielo School, Kyrene De La Mirada School and Kyrene Aprende Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85226 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85226, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85226, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyrene Del Cielo School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 N Lakeshore Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene De La Mirada School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6200
Grades: 5-8
| 947 students
Rank: #44.
Kyrene De Las Brisas School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 N Desert Breeze Blvd E Bld
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Kyrene De La Paloma School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 W Whitten St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #77.
Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Twelve Oaks Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6800
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6800
Grades: 5-8
| 615 students
85226, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Mosaica Preparatory Academy Of Chandler (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5835 West Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 763-5101
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85226, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85226, AZ include Kyrene Del Cielo School, Kyrene De La Mirada School and Kyrene Aprende Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 85226?
7 public schools are located in 85226.
What percentage of students in 85226 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 85226 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85226?
85226 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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