For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,390 students in 85295, AZ (there are , serving 42 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85295, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ are Evit - Higley High School, Ashland Elementary School and Higley Traditional Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85295 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85295, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85295, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evit - Higley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gr: PK-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Higley Traditional Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gr: K-6 | 630 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Spectrum Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Higley High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Evit - Williams Field High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2076 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Higley Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Cooley Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85295, AZ include Evit - Higley High School, Ashland Elementary School and Higley Traditional Academy.
How many public schools are located in 85295?
11 public schools are located in 85295.
What percentage of students in 85295 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85295 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85295?
85295 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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