For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 21,641 students in 85286, AZ (there are , serving 241 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85286, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ are American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Haley Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Gr: K-6 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Gr: K-8 | 1,146 student Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Gr: K-12 | 2,431 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Gr: K-8 | 1,025 student Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 E Riggs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Gr: K-9 | 940 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Gr: K-8 | 1,215 student Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Gr: K-8 | 1,279 student Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Gr: K-10 | 1,312 student Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Gr: K-8 | 1,313 student Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2747 W Union Hills Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3651 E Mckellips Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 2,168 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9290 E Golf Links Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 1,233 student Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Gr: K-8 | 1,040 student Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Gr: K-8 | 1,031 student Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Online Academy
Charter School
3125 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5438
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5438
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional-san Tan
Charter School
1679 W. Empire Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85286, AZ include American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Haley Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Chandler.
How many public schools are located in 85286?
22 public schools are located in 85286.
What percentage of students in 85286 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85286 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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