Photo: Chandlernews · CC BY-SA 4.0Chandler’s public schools outscore 80% of Arizona districts
Math proficiency in Chandler’s districts is 53%, above the Arizona average (35%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Chandler, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Chandler’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 53% across both districts in spring 2022, against 40% and 35% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Tempe Union High spends $12,138 per student and Chandler Unified District $11,211, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Bright Beginnings School #1, Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School, Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School, Champion Chandler, Intelli-School, Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep, Paragon Science Academy, AZ Compass Prep School, Vector Prep and Arts Academy, BASIS Chandler, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler, Legacy Traditional School - Chandler, Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln, BASIS Chandler Primary- South Campus, Legacy Traditional School ? North Chandler, BASIS Chandler Primary - North Campus, Valley Christian Schools (private), Valley Christian High School (private), Seton Catholic Preparatory (private), New Vistas Center for Education (private), St. Mary-Basha Catholic School (private), Tri-City Christian Academy (private), Hope Christian Academy (private), Ikm Layton Lakes (private), Brightmont Academy - Chandler (private), Caritas Academy (private), Desert Sun Child Development Center (private), East Valley JCC (private), Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School (private), St. Dominic Savio Academy (private), Desert Jewish Academy (private) and Tamim Academy Chandler (private) are in town. Primavera - Online, Legacy Online Academy and Chandler Online Academy, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Chandler’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Arizona school districts, #10 of 139 Arizona towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Arizona average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chandler, with each school’s own grade.
Chandler runs its own schools through grade 12 (Chandler Unified District). From grade 9, students attend the Tempe Union High School District, shared with Guadalupe, Mesa and Tempe. Parts of Chandler (16% and 6% of its land) are served by Kyrene Elementary District and Mesa Unified District instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Chandler
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Chandler vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Chandler’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler | A− | Chandler Unified District PK–12 · Tempe Union High 9–12 |
| Gilbert | A− | Gilbert Unified District PK–12 · Higley Unified District PK–12 · Chandler Unified District PK–12 |
| Tempe | B | Tempe PK–8 · Kyrene Elementary District PK–8 · Tempe Union High 9–12 |
| Mesa | B | Mesa Unified District PK–12 · Tempe Union High 9–12 |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Tempe Union High with Chandler for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Chandler
84 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 10 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe, Arizona Language Schools, Providence High School, Pathways Learning Center, Hendrix Junior High School, Frost Elementary School, EVIT - Chandler High School, EVIT - Basha High School, EVIT - Hamilton High School and EVIT - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus).
Questions about Chandler’s schools
Are Chandler’s schools good?
By Arizona’s own tests, yes: the public schools Chandler children attend outscore 80% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #10 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Chandler in?
Two districts: Chandler Unified District runs grades PK–12, and Tempe Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Guadalupe, Mesa and Tempe.
Where do Chandler kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Hamilton High School, Chandler High School, Basha High School, Arizona College Prep High School, Ken 'Chief' Hill Learning Academy, Chandler Early College High School and Hill Academy @ ICAN.
What is Chandler’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Chandler Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Chandler spend per student?
$12,138 in Tempe Union High School District and $11,211 in Chandler Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Chandler?
Yes: Valley Christian Schools (religious, grades K–12, 1,138 students), Valley Christian High School (religious, grades K–12, 1,114 students), Seton Catholic Preparatory (Catholic, grades 9–12, 559 students), New Vistas Center for Education (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 417 students), St. Mary-Basha Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 400 students), Tri-City Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 263 students), Hope Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 154 students), Ikm Layton Lakes (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 141 students), Brightmont Academy - Chandler (nonsectarian, grades 2–12, 131 students), Caritas Academy (religious, grades K–9, 118 students), Desert Sun Child Development Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 114 students), East Valley JCC (religious, grades PK–K, 113 students), Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–2, 76 students), St. Dominic Savio Academy (special education, grades K–12, 30 students), Desert Jewish Academy (religious, grades K–6, 19 students) and Tamim Academy Chandler (religious, grades K–2, 14 students). Chandler also has 17 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Chandler families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.