For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 21,907 students in 85286, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 241 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 47% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Haley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Grades: K-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Grades: K-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #55.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Grades: K-12
| 2,486 students
Rank: #66.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 787 students
Rank: #77.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Grades: K-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Grades: K-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #99.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Grades: K-8
| 1,321 students
Rank: #1010.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 685 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Grades: K-8
| 1,305 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Grades: K-10
| 1,268 students
Rank: #1313.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 E Riggs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #1414.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 2,230 students
Rank: #1515.
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2747 W Union Hills Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3651 E Mckellips Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1717.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Grades: K-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #1818.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Grades: K-8
| 1,312 students
Rank: #1919.
Legacy Traditional School Laveen Village
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Grades: K-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #2020.
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9290 E Golf Links Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3125 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5438
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5438
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional-san Tan
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1679 W. Empire Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ include American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Haley Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Chandler.
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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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