Top Rankings
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 42,832 students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
44 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
42,832 Students
1,123,989 Students
# Teachers
2,433 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Graduation Rate
91%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
12%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
48%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
45%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,414 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,568 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$489 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$496 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,414
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,568
$11,323
Best Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
(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
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,892 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 W Knox Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Perry High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 S Bright Angel Way
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 S White Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-3800
Gr: PK-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Santan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Haley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 3,675 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Riggs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 S Gardner Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 883-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Basha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3535 S Basha Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22700 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Jane D. Hull Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2424 E Maren Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,971 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7655 S Higley Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,127 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2828.
Bogle Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 W Queen Creek Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5500
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Navarrete Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
T. Dale Hancock Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3131.
Santan Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,180 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Chandler Online Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 E Frye Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
Chandler High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7700
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7700
Gr: 8-12 | 3,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3434.
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Hartford St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Dr Howard K Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Arrowhead Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District manages 44 public schools serving 42,832 students.
What is the rank of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District is ranked #102 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
45% of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District?
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,568 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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