For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 17,150 students in 85286, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85286, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Chandler, American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 and Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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 middle schools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85286, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Chandler, American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 and Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert.
How many public middle schools are located in 85286?
14 public middle schools are located in 85286.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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