Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85248

The 85248 zip code area in Chandler, Arizona is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools are part of the Chandler Unified District #80, except for the two BASIS Charter Schools Inc. which are public charter schools.

The standout schools in this area are Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, an elementary school consistently ranked among the top 20 in Arizona, and the BASIS Chandler and BASIS Chandler Primary - South Campus charter schools, which are also top-performing schools in the state. These schools have exceptional test scores, with 70-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects.

While the Chandler Unified District #80 schools generally perform better than the state averages, the BASIS charter schools significantly outperform the district and state. However, there is a wide range in performance among the elementary schools, with some, like Basha Elementary and Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary, having lower proficiency rates. The middle school, Bogle Junior High School, also has test scores below the district averages, suggesting room for improvement at the middle school level. The high schools, Hamilton High School and BASIS Chandler, have very different performance profiles, with BASIS Chandler being a top-ranked school and Hamilton High School performing closer to the district average.