For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,851 students in 85286, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85286, AZ are American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12, Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek and Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85286 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85286, AZ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-12
| 2,431 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-9
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-10
| 1,312 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 2,168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85286, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85286, AZ include American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12, Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek and Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa.
How many public high schools are located in 85286?
4 public high schools are located in 85286.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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