For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public preschools serving 20,182 students in Chandler, AZ. The top ranked public preschools in Chandler, AZ are Knox Gifted Academy, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence and Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chandler, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chandler have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chandler, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Magnet School
(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
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
Magnet School
(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
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 612 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 649 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Santan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 651 students
Rank: #88.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 675 students
Rank: #99.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
Magnet School
(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
| 737 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Basha Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 607 students
Rank: #1414.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 590 students
Rank: #1515.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
Magnet School
(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
| 467 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jane D. Hull Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 529 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
Navarrete Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 461 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Summit Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3500
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,227 students
Rank: #2323.
Pomeroy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 W Shawnee Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 609 students
Rank: #2424.
John M Andersen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 450 students
Rank: #2525.
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 760 students
Rank: #2626.
Sanborn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Superstition Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #2727.
Sirrine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
591 W Mesquite St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 472-3601
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 472-3601
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #2828.
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Arrowhead Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 681 students
Rank: #2929.
Shumway Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 N Shumway Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #3030.
Frye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #3131.
Galveston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
661 E Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #3232.
Rudy G Bologna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #3333.
San Marcos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Center For Early Education
Magnet School
3320 N Carriage Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0000
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Chandler, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim High Institute (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Blueprint High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 674-5555
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 674-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Bright Beginnings Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2716 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
Carmel Community Arts And Technology (Closed 2007)
Charter School
97 W. Oakland
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-9
| 25 students
Carmel School At Casa Grande (Closed 2005)
Charter School
97 West Oakland Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
Chandler, AZ 85225
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Casy South Valley Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
15220 South 50th St
Chandler, AZ 85244
(602) 276-2818
Chandler, AZ 85244
(602) 276-2818
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Chandler Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3400 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Chandler Scholastic Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Classical Kids Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2015 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Early Career Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5005 S. Wendler Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(602) 734-7364
Chandler, AZ 85248
(602) 734-7364
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
Ecotech Agricultural Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
12221 East Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 814-9007
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 814-9007
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
1150 West Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Evit - Hendrix Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1550 W. Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1560 W Summit Pl.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fulton Ranch Learing Center (Closed 2017)
Charter School
204 W Chandler Heights Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 717-7140
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 717-7140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1550 W Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
290 S Cooper Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7450
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7450
Grades: 7-12
| n/a 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
191 W. Oakland Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Pieceful Solutions Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1515 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 309-4792
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 309-4792
Grades: K-5
| 36 students
2471 N Arizona Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Primavera Technical Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2471 North Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Providence High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2200 N Arizona Ave Ste 17
Chandler, AZ 85244
(480) 284-5999
Chandler, AZ 85244
(480) 284-5999
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Skyline Prep And Arts Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
550 W. Warner Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(623) 385-3580
Chandler, AZ 85225
(623) 385-3580
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Tempe Academy Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2007)
Charter School
97 W. Oakland St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 899-6600
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Tutor Time - Dobson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2050 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chandler, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Chandler, AZ include Knox Gifted Academy, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence and Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman. Chandler has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public preschools are located in Chandler?
34 public preschools are located in Chandler.
What is the racial composition of students in Chandler?
Chandler public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chandler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chandler include: Rudy G Bologna Elementary School vs. Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey, Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School vs. Shumway Leadership Academy, Shumway Leadership Academy vs. Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
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