For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,301 students in 85224, AZ (there are , serving 891 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 85224, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85224, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus and Bright Beginnings School #1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85224 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85224, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85224, AZ Public Schools (2025)
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.
Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 W Shawnee Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
John M Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Pennington Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
John M Andersen Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
85224, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2716 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 634-8867
Gr: 5-8 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 25%
3400 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-6600
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 34%
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 782-1082
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 56%
2015 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 753-0000
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1150 West Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 812-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 9
3320 N Carriage Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-0000
Gr: PK-K
1700 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Gr: K-8
2050 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602) 200-9800
Gr: K | 24 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85224, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85224, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus and Bright Beginnings School #1.
How many public schools are located in 85224?
11 public schools are located in 85224.
What percentage of students in 85224 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 85224 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85224?
85224 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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