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Best Chandler Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public middle schools serving 47,504 students in Chandler, AZ. The top-ranked public middle schools in Chandler, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Arizona College Prep High School and Basis Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chandler, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Chandler have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Chandler, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 2,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 3,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Gr: K-8 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Gr: K-12 | 2,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Gr: K-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
41800 N Barnes Pkwy
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 655-5553
Gr: K-9 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Gr: K-8 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Gr: K-8 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Gr: K-10 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Eas
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Bogle Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 W Queen Creek Rd
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Kyrene Traditional Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3375 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Legacy Traditional School North Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 N Mcqueen Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 757-5400
Gr: K-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Santan Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1550 E Chandler Heights Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Gr: K-8 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Summit Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 S Twelve Oaks Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 541-6800
Gr: 4-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Gr: K-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2626.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Chandler High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7700
Gr: 8-12 | 3,179 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Willis Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S Mcqueen Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2929.
Legacy Traditional School Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Gr: K-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13185 W Thomas Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(623) 444-5969
Gr: 6-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
John M Andersen Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3232.
Primavera - Online
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2471 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Gr: K-12 | 6,378 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Az Compass Prep School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N Arizona Ave Ste G62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 287-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Ken 'chief' Hill Learning Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
290 S Cooper Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7450
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Chandler Learning Center
Special Education School
1205 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chandler, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chandler, AZ include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Arizona College Prep High School and Basis Chandler. Chandler has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public middle schools are located in Chandler?
38 public middle schools are located in Chandler.
What is the racial composition of students in Chandler?
Chandler public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chandler are often viewed compared to one another?

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