For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,114 students in 85297, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85297, AZ are San Tan Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power and Coronado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85297 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85297, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85297, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Tan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22951 S. Power Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gr: K-6 | 572 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Power Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4120 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Arizona Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gr: K-12 | 1,987 student Minority enrollment: 55%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85297, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85297, AZ include San Tan Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power and Coronado Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85297?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85297.
What is the racial composition of students in 85297?
85297 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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