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Best Chandler Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public charter schools serving 31,309 students in Chandler, AZ. The top-ranked public charter schools in Chandler, AZ are Basis Chandler, Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus and Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chandler, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Chandler have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Chandler, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Gr: K-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 270-5422
Gr: K-8 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 S Higley Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 344-9892
Gr: K-12 | 2,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2747 S Recker Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 397-9260
Gr: K-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 E Riggs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: K-9 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17300 W Cactus Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 299-1800
Gr: K-8 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3500 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 505-3640
Gr: K-8 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Gr: K-10 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Legacy Traditional School North Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 N Mcqueen Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 757-5400
Gr: K-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12320 W Van Buren St
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0330
Gr: K-8 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2747 W Union Hills Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 422-9025
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3651 E Mckellips Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4000
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
463 W. Combs Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9290 E Golf Links Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 428-3010
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4545 N 99th Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 935-5320
Gr: K-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Intelli-school
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1727 N Arizona Ave Ste 5
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 564-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Legacy Traditional School Laveen Village
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 S 43rd Ave
Chandler, AZ 85286
(623) 344-0472
Gr: K-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13185 W Thomas Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(623) 444-5969
Gr: 6-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Primavera - Online
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2471 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 456-6678
Gr: K-12 | 6,378 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
Vector Prep And Arts Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N. Arizona Ave. Ste 62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(877) 225-2118
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba El Dorado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 N Arizona Ave Ste 17
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 726-9536
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7500 N 40th Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 343-4980
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Az Compass Prep School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N Arizona Ave Ste G62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 287-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Online Academy
Charter School
3125 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(602) 671-1400
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Traditional-san Tan
Charter School
1679 W. Empire Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 576-4600
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chandler, AZ?
How many public charter schools are located in Chandler?
33 public charter schools are located in Chandler.
What is the racial composition of students in Chandler?
Chandler public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Chandler are often viewed compared to one another?

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