Top 10 Best 85286 Arizona Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 17,150 students in 85286, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85286, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Chandler, Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert and American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 85286 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85286, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85286, AZ Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Grades: K-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #33.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Grades: K-12
| 2,431 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Grades: K-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-9
| 940 students
Rank: #66.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Grades: K-8
| 1,279 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Grades: K-8
| 1,313 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Grades: K-10
| 1,312 students
Rank: #99.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Grades: K-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #1111.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Grades: K-8
| 1,233 students
Rank: #1212.
Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Grades: K-8
| 1,031 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Online Academy
Charter School
3125 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5438
Grades: K-8
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional-san Tan
Charter School
1679 W. Empire Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Grades: K-8
| 690 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85286, AZ?
How many public middle schools are located in 85286?
14 public middle schools are located in 85286.
What is the racial composition of students in 85286?
85286 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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