For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 7,852 students in 85234, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85234, AZ are Neely Traditional Academy, Challenger Basic School and Greenfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85234 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85234, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85234, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Gr: PK-6 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Cole Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Gr: PK-6 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Towne Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 N Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 854-1545
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 854-1545
Gr: PK-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1030 N Blue Grotto Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1535 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2022
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2022
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 N Key Biscayne Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9343
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Burk Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
San Tan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3959 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gr: K-12 | 888 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 N Bluejay Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Minority enrollment: 19%
85234, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
862 East Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Gr: K-6
1016 N. Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1016 N. Burk
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
55 N. Greenfield
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
919 East Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 31%
7377 W. Hunt Hwy.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85234, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85234, AZ include Neely Traditional Academy, Challenger Basic School and Greenfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85234?
14 public elementary schools are located in 85234.
What is the racial composition of students in 85234?
85234 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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