For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,877 students in 85297, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85297, AZ are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power, San Tan Elementary School and Quartz Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85297 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85297, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85297, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22951 S. Power Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
San Tan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Coronado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Power Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #77.
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4120 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Arizona Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Grades: K-12
| 2,576 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85297, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85297, AZ include Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power, San Tan Elementary School and Quartz Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85297?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85297.
What is the racial composition of students in 85297?
85297 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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