2023 Best Schools in Chandler

• Mesa, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  55 reviews

Senior: Basis Mesa has taught me many things over the past 8 Years. The workload helped me develop tenacity and diligence. I absolutely love the teachers and atmosphere. They never fail to make sure that the students excel at their crafts. From hosting student hours to checking up on the students, the teachers are incredible to work with. Many of my friends I have grown along side with have impeccable characteristics and are very compassionate of others. The facilities at Basis can definitely use some work. I'm pretty sure its because the other Basis Schools are prioritized over our smaller school. I hope that are able to earn more money to aid in providing more extracurriculars. I would like a more diverse curriculum. It would be lovely if the art department had more funding because we have many talented students that love art, theatre, and music. The opportunities that Basis provides are out-matched and I am glad I went to this school.... Read 55 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 813

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  72 reviews

Sophomore: Overall, BASIS Chandler was a great school. The teachers were well versed in their subjects in addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring. In academic options, BASIS really excelled. However, I felt that the arts were not given due appreciation. Furthermore, choosing a fine art class often interfered with more academic classes. This left students to choose between an artistic passions, for example, theatre, and taking an AP elective. There could be more funding and support for things that laid outside the realm of academia. Personally, I also felt the rules for students were too strict. BASIS Chandler, after all, does include high school, but we were banned from using phones during lunch, and students were not allowed to text their parents if they were feeling sick. They were supposed to go through the front office. I thought a lot of the rules were unreasonable, especially for high schoolers.... Read 72 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,177

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• 4-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  38 reviews

Alum: Great teachers, but majority end up leaving or becoming admin. It's a shame because there used to be a lot more teachers who were passionate for teaching. Sometimes they hire teachers whose qualifications are questionable. Compared to other BASIS schools, we had less funding from BASIS Ed (headquarters). I wish we had had more funding for our theatre department, which is what we're known for. Leadership Society is one of the best extracurriculars you can do at our school because it really teaches you to work in a team and take responsibility for things. We planned all the events from start to finish. Sports are not a strong suit here. Our school emphasizes community. The Boosters, which is the parent organization, plays a very big role in making our school better every day. They organize catered lunches from nearby restaurants as hot lunch. This school is a high stress environment but the AP tests are free. The ceilings leak every time it rains btw. The walls are WEAK so be careful.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 780

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Tempe, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  130 reviews

Sophomore: I love Tempe Prep! It is a small inclusive community, where bright minds come together to learn. My favorite class at Tempe Preparatory Academy is Humane Letters, which explores history and English. I enjoyed the Aeneid, which we read this year. I also like all of my teachers, and have connected with them well. I have had the opportunity to start an Outdoor Club as well. But, like any school, Tempe Prep has some problems. We do not have good diversity. My class is almost fully white, and I wish I had the opportunity to learn with people a different race than I. And, of those white people, many of them are racist, and would benefit from greater diversity.... Read 130 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 434

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  89 reviews

Parent: I find the student body to be diverse and vibrant with students from all different backgrounds. School pride is evident by the cleanliness and orderly nature of the school grounds. Teachers are highly assessable to both students and parents and offers weekly tutoring hours. Students have time after lunch to study, attend tutoring, or get some fresh air on the field. There is a robust mentoring program for new students. My children have very different learning styles where school comes easy for one while the other struggles. Through the CPA ESS program, my youngest gets additional support that helps her be successful with the more rigorous curriculum. This school focuses on a classical liberal arts curriculum that not only cultivates the hearts and minds of students in the pursuit of Truth, Beauty and Goodness, but also graduates students that are prepared for college. The school produces a well rounded student and encourages athletics, music, art, mentorship, and community service.... Read 89 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 734

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  126 reviews

Senior: ACP manages to combine the culture of a small, intimate school with the opportunities afforded by larger rivals. This might be because of ACP's history as the odd school out in our district, where you had to actually want to go to the school to attend. That mentality has stuck with the student body through to today. Almost all of the students that attend ACP do so because they want to, not because they were zoned there. In fact, I was one of those students that chose to attend ACP, and I could not be happier. ACP offers so many different clubs for science-related activities, which is my passion. If you ever wanted a biophysics club, or two astronomy clubs, here you go. The debate team is back-to-back-to-back state champions, and I fell in love with the team the moment I joined. And though most of the students here focus on science, the music and theatre programs put on strong performances and let their light shine. Overall, ACP is an amazing, well-rounded school. Go if you can!... Read 126 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 840

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• PK, K-6

• grade A+

• Students 189

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-5

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Our family has been part of the Archway Arete community since it opened. We have been thrilled and pleased by the classroom ratios, teachers, administrators and curriculum. The classical education approach has enriched our children’s lives immensely! The knowledge they’ve inherited and the virtues that Great Hearts instills really well rounds each student.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 542

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-4

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My son is nearing the completion of Kindergarten at BASIS CPN. We absolutely love the school, administrators and teachers. He is completely thriving and we feel incredibly fortunate to have won the lottery as our son will get a World Class education K-12. Additionally, I have always felt very secure dropping him off, knowing he is in an environment that safeguards his safety physically, mentally and emotionally. What a blessing!!!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 639

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  40 reviews

Parent: Teachers truly engage students; homework is appropriate and solidifies the lesson outside the classroom. Great fine arts programming. Electives are awesome: sculpture, Model UN, etc. School field trips in upper school to different cities!... Read 40 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 781

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 712

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-6

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We absolutely love Challenger Basic School! Their lovely campus is small and is one of many reasons why I love it! They have a top-notch curriculum and the teachers and staff truly love and care for each and every one of the students. In turn, my kids not only enjoy their experience and time here but they come home with a smile on their face and I couldn't be more proud with their grades. If you want a nurturing and loving environment with excellent curriculum for your children I highly recommend enrolling them at Challenger.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 337

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Mesa, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-7

• grade A+

• Students 249

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,137

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• PK, K-6

• •
  Rating 4.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: I truly can't say enough good things about this school. These teachers put their heart and soul into their students and it truly shows. I've also been blown away at the level of effort put into online learning during the current pandemic. The academics are challenging without being stressful/overwhelming and the specials teachers are off the charts. Art, music, Spanish, and PE all go above and beyond what one would ever find at any other school.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 272

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• PK, K-9

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: Keystone is a home away from home for children. The staff and classroom guides truly care about the families and they are dedicated to the very best in Montessori education!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 194

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Horizon school knows each and every student's strengths and needs. They can work on advanced skills and above grade level academic content without having to place the child at a different grade level or pulling them from their peers. They welcome parent involvement and have no problems with parents in the room assisting at any time.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 802

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-4

• grade A+

• Students 494

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Gilbert Public Schools, AZ•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 3.73 out of 5  163 reviews

Sophomore: Gilbert Classical Academy is an exceptional school. It is small, so everybody is comfortable and friends with everybody. It is difficult, challenging, and fast-paced which I enjoy. However, there is a lot of people who wouldn't make it here for that reason. There is a good balance of strict teachers and fun, laid-back teachers. I am genuinely happy here! However, that is not to day that everything is perfect. I feel that with more funding, Gilbert Classical Academy could be the best school in Arizona. Right now, we lack the facilities necessary for certain sports as well as teachers for more interesting electives. Gilbert Classical Academy only offers arts like orchestra, art, and guitar as electives. I would like to anatomy & physiology, financial applications, and technology as electives. At the same time, that would require more students. Therefore, I understand wanting to maintain the small, intelligent, and dedicated community that we are.... Read 163 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 482

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Works Here: As an educator here, I like that the school offers sports, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also has opportunities where teachers and staff can earn extra income by working in the after-school program, coach athletics, or tutor.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,242

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.21 out of 5  77 reviews

Senior: It's an incredible liberal arts education that focuses on the content of a person and guides the students on a beautiful journey of questioning the world, through seminars on the Great philosophers and writers from Aristotle to Malcolm X, and even leads us through geometric investigations every quarter. However, this school does have difficulty staying with the times, which can lead to feelings of exclusion and complacency. Overall, though, it's a stimulating and rigorous curriculum that prepares us for the future and the world ahead masterfully.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 556

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  37 reviews

Parent: Paragon is fantastic! This is our first year there and my kiddos love it. The teachers and staff are welcoming and extremely supportive. Everyone is available for discussions regarding academics, behavior, anything. You never feel brushed off. The clubs are great too!... Read 37 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 683

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 3.81 out of 5  150 reviews

Senior: Horizon Honors has a variety of amazing teachers and opportunities to just get to know yourself, while still being an academic based school. This is the place where I grew up, and while it still has some kinks to work through. It does help set you up for college, providing a great environment for developing awesome relationships with people since it’s still a small school. Horizon Honors offers a variety of programs too that allow students to learn what their path truly looks like. Overall, Horizon Honors is a great school, and it has left me with a bunch of valuable memories.... Read 150 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 714

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ•

• 8-12

• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  1,258 reviews

Senior: Hamilton High School is a great place to be! As a senior who is graduating from this school in 2023, I know there's truly no better place to attend for four years than Hamilton High School. I know I will be looking back on all the friends that I made, the extraordinary teachers, and the building itself. It is fascinating! I have transferred to many schools all throughout high school and Hamilton takes the prize for the best school I have been to.... Read 1,258 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 4,116

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Mesa, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-7

• grade A+

• Students 201

• Student-teacher ratio —