For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,642 students in 85297, AZ (there are , serving 592 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 85297, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85297, AZ are Perry High School, Evit - Campo Verde High School and Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85297 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85297, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85297, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,601 students
Rank: #22.
Evit - Campo Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22951 S. Power Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Grades: K-6
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Campo Verde High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,925 students
Rank: #55.
San Tan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 896 students
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 538 students
Rank: #99.
Evit - Perry High School
Vocational School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Power Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Rank: #1111.
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4120 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Grades: K-8
| 400 students
Rank: #1212.
Arizona Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Grades: K-12
| 1,987 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85297, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85297, AZ include Perry High School, Evit - Campo Verde High School and Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power.
How many public schools are located in 85297?
12 public schools are located in 85297.
What percentage of students in 85297 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 85297 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85297?
85297 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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