For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,726 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 45% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 2,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: K-9 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: K-10 | 1,363 student Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: K-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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