For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 21,907 students in 85286, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85286, AZ include American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Haley Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Chandler.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85286?
22 public elementary schools are located in 85286.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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