For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,390 students in 85295, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 137 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85295, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ are Evit - Higley High School, Ashland Elementary School and American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85295 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85295, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85295, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evit - Higley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Grades: PK-6
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Grades: K-6
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Higley High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #55.
Spectrum Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Higley Traditional Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 793 students
Rank: #77.
Evit - Williams Field High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2076 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #99.
Higley Virtual Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1010.
Cooley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1111.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ include Evit - Higley High School, Ashland Elementary School and American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6.
How many public schools are located in 85295?
11 public schools are located in 85295.
What percentage of students in 85295 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85295 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85295?
85295 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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