For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,845 students in 85249, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85249, AZ are Arizona College Prep High School, Basha High School and Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85249 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85249, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85249, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #22.
Basha High School
(Math: 75% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 2,892 students
Rank: #33.
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary 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
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
John & Carol Carlson Elementary 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
| 622 students
Rank: #55.
Santan Elementary 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
| 623 students
Rank: #66.
Evit - Basha High School
Vocational School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Jane D. Hull Elementary 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
| 511 students
Rank: #88.
Navarrete Elementary 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
| 417 students
Rank: #99.
Santan Junior High School
(Math: 43% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 1,180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85249, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85249, AZ include Arizona College Prep High School, Basha High School and Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85249?
9 public schools are located in 85249.
What is the racial composition of students in 85249?
85249 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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