Best Schools in Chandler, Arizona
93 schools · 64 Elementary · 7 Middle · 11 High · 11 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $107,438
- Median home value
- $479,833
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
41% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Chandler compares
Arizona rank
#26 of 95
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$107k
151% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
85
About Schools in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona fields 77 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.9 out of 10. That's a competitive baseline for a suburban district, and the distribution backs it up: 32 schools — 42% of the ranked pool — score 7 or above. Families in Chandler have genuine upper-tier options, but the range is wide enough that school selection deserves real research before picking a neighborhood.
Elementary schools are the clear strength. Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary leads the entire city at 9.3 out of 10, the highest score among all 77 ranked schools. Knox Gifted Academy follows closely at 9.1. Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary and American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 both hit 8.9. Four elementary schools at 8.9 or higher isn't an outlier situation — it reflects a consistently strong primary tier that parents at those grade levels can draw from across multiple parts of the city.
The secondary options hold up, too. Hamilton High School reaches 8.9, matching the top of the elementary cluster. Parents mapping a K-12 path through Chandler will find the high school tier supports the promise made at the elementary level. Knox Gifted Academy's name signals specialized programming for high-achieving students starting early, and the 9.1 rating confirms it performs.
The practical picture: Chandler rewards parents who map school boundaries before signing a lease or closing on a house. With 42% of schools clearing the 7-point mark and five schools rated 8.9 or higher across both elementary and high school grades, strong options exist at every stage. The city's 6.9 average means mid-tier schools still perform above the floor — but the gap between a 9.3-rated school and a school two miles away can be significant. Cross-reference zone boundaries early.
Elementary Schools
64 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 634 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 675 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 456 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 4 | 753 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 5 | 576 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 6 | 480 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.4 |
| 7 | 591 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.4 |
| 8 | 623 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.4 |
| 9 | 704 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.4 |
| 10 | 622 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.4 |
| 11 | 608 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.1 |
| 12 | 448 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
| 13 | 535 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.0 |
| 14 | 718 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.8 |
| 15 | 540 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.7 |
| 16 | 758 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 |
| 17 | 417 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.5 |
| 18 | 555 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.3 |
| 19 | 618 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.2 |
| 20 | 1,215 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.1 |
| 21 | 658 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 22 | 212 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.9 |
| 23 | 497 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 24 | 241 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.6 |
| 25 | 395 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 |
Show 39 more elementary schools
| 26 | 511 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.5 | ||
| 27 | 695 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 | ||
| 28 | 508 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 29 | 435 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 30 | 573 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 31 | 530 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.1 | ||
| 32 | 300 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.1 | ||
| 33 | 425 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 34 | 743 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 35 | 601 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 36 | 454 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 37 | 1,233 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 38 | 921 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 39 | 488 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.7 | ||
| 40 | 584 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 41 | 577 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 42 | 1,146 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 43 | 371 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.4 | ||
| 44 | 483 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.3 | ||
| 45 | 1,025 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 46 | 1,195 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 47 | 327 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 48 | 1,031 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 49 | 428 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 50 | 1,279 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.5 | ||
| 51 | 1,313 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 52 | 1,040 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.2 | ||
| 53 | 690 students · Kindergarten–8th | — | ||
| Private Schools 11 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ST MARY-BASHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
357 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | NEW VISTAS CENTER FOR EDUCATION
Private
285 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
97 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | ST DOMINIC SAVIO ACADEMY
Private
32 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | DESERT JEWISH ACADEMY
Private
32 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 8 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
13 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | EAST VALLEY ACTON ACADEMY
Private
10 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | 19 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | STRONG FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY
Private
9 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 750 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 1,066 students · 7th–8th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 1,180 students · 7th–8th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 840 students · 5th–8th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 777 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 743 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 594 students · 5th–8th | 6.2 |
High Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,024 students · 7th–12th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 3,675 students · 8th–12th | 8.3 | ||
| 3 | 2,892 students · 6th–12th | 8.3 | ||
| 4 | 1,166 students · 5th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 5 | 176 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 6 | 59 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 7 | 3,487 students · 8th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 8 | 223 students · 6th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 9 | 273 students · 7th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 10 | 182 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 544 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6,820 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 2 | 353 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 3 | 608 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 940 students · Kindergarten–9th | 5.8 | ||
| 5 | 2,431 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 6 | 1,312 students · Kindergarten–10th | 5.3 | ||
| 7 | 2,168 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.7 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY - CHANDLER
Private
53 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
235 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Private
900 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | CARD ACADEMY CHANDLER
Private
20 students · 4th–11th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Chandler
Chandler, Arizona · 93 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$107,438
Median Home Value
$479,833
Median Rent
$1,901/mo
Population
297,943
College Educated
48%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Community Profile
Chandler has a median household income of $107,438. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $479,833, with a median rent of $1,901/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Arizona
- Total Schools
- 93
- Elementary
- 64
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 11
- Districts
- 33
- Avg Rating
- 6.7/10
Resources
School Districts (33)
Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362)
1 school · 212 students
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
12 schools · 13,876 students
Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High Sch (4342)
2 schools · 719 students
Ball Charter Schools (Dobson) (79204)
1 school · 395 students
Skyline Schools Inc. (79084)
1 school · 176 students
American Virtual Academy (79461)
1 school · 6,820 students
SC Jensen Corporation Inc. dba Intelli-School (79951)
2 schools · 63 students
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa (88360)
1 school · 1,312 students
Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)
1 school · 608 students
AZ Compass Schools Inc. (89869)
1 school · 273 students
Vector School District Inc. (90317)
1 school · 241 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90842)
1 school · 1,166 students
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)
1 school · 1,279 students
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale (91135)
1 school · 1,313 students
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler (91133)
1 school · 1,146 students
Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village (91763)
1 school · 1,031 students
Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert (92047)
1 school · 1,025 students
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610)
1 school · 940 students
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879)
2 schools · 2,195 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92865)
1 school · 497 students
Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler (850101)
1 school · 921 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92997)
1 school · 618 students
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix (873957)
1 school · 1,233 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (834265)
1 school · 1,040 students
Valor Preparatory Academy LLC (1000291)
1 school · 223 students
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (1000560)
1 school · 1,215 students
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa (1001397)
1 school · 530 students
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398)
1 school · 508 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson (1001399)
1 school · 425 students
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
44 schools · 42,832 students
Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
26 schools · 13,800 students
Mesa Unified District (4235)
78 schools · 57,204 students
Legacy Traditional School-San Tan (1001927)
1 school · 690 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Chandler, Arizona
How many schools are in Chandler, Arizona?
Chandler has 93 schools, including 77 public and 16 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Chandler, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Chandler is 6.7 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Chandler, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Chandler on MySchoolScout is Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Chandler, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Chandler on MySchoolScout is Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Chandler, Arizona?
The top-ranked middle school in Chandler on MySchoolScout is Arizona College Prep Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Chandler, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Chandler on MySchoolScout is Arizona College Prep High School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Chandler, Arizona?
Chandler is served by 33 school districts: Bright Beginnings School Inc. (4362), American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), Kaizen Education Foundation Dba EL Dorado High Sch (4342), Ball Charter Schools (dobson) (79204), Skyline Schools Inc. (79084), American Virtual Academy (79461), Sc Jensen Corporation Inc. Dba Intelli-school (79951), Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa (88360), Daisy Education Corporation Dba Paragon Science Ac (89917), Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869), Vector School District Inc. (90317), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842), Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137), Legacy Traditional School - Avondale (91135), Legacy Traditional School - Chandler (91133), Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village (91763), Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert (92047), Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610), Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865), Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler (850101), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997), Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix (873957), Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (834265), Valor Preparatory Academy Llc (1000291), Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (1000560), Legacy Traditional School - Mesa (1001397), Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398), Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson (1001399), Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), Kyrene Elementary District (4267), Mesa Unified District (4235), Legacy Traditional School-san Tan (1001927).
What is the education level in Chandler, Arizona?
According to Census data, 48% of adults in Chandler have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Chandler, Arizona?
The median household income in Chandler is approximately $107,438 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Chandler, Arizona?
Yes, Chandler has 16 private schools alongside 77 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary-basha Catholic School with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chandler, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Chandler is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Chandler, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.