The Ultimate Guide to East Chandler Schools (2025 Edition)

by Heath Sullivan

The Ultimate Guide to East Chandler Schools (2025 Edition)

Introduction

If you’re relocating to East Chandler, Arizona, especially around the Price Road Tech Corridor or near the 101 & 202 Loop, your school options are among the best in the East Valley.

This area is home to award-winning campuses in the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) and top-performing charter and private academies that consistently rank among Arizona’s elite.

Whether you’re moving here for a new career at Intel or simply want your kids in one of the top school zones in the state, this guide gives you a neighborhood-specific breakdown of schools east of Price Road — including rankings, feeder patterns, and zoning maps.

1. School District Overview – East Chandler

Nearly all of East Chandler falls within the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), Arizona’s #3 ranked district on Niche 2025.

Key Stats:

47 schools / 47,000 students
A+ District Rating (AZ Dept. of Ed.)
90% graduation rate
Multiple “A+ Schools of Excellence”

District Map: CUSD Attendance Boundary Map

2. Neighborhood Zoning at a Glance (East Chandler / Price Road to Gilbert Border)

Neighborhood / Subdivision	District Zone	Feeder High School
Fulton Ranch	CUSD	Hamilton High
Ocotillo Lakes	CUSD	Hamilton High
Valencia / Layton Lakes	CUSD	Perry High
Sun Groves	CUSD	Basha High
Geneva Estates	CUSD	Perry High
Cooper Commons	CUSD	Basha High
Whispering Heights / Brooks Ranch	CUSD	Basha High
Arden Park	CUSD	Hamilton High
Ryan Estates	CUSD	Perry High
Andersen Springs (East of Price)	CUSD	Chandler High

3. Feeder Patterns (Elementary → Middle → High)

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Fulton Elementary	Santan Junior High	Perry High
Haley Elementary	Santan Junior High	Perry High
Navarrete Elementary	Payne Junior High	Basha High
Carlson Elementary	Bogle Junior High	Hamilton High
Tarwater Elementary	Bogle Junior High	Hamilton High
Jacobson Elementary	Bogle Junior High	Basha High
Sanborn Elementary	Andersen Junior High	Chandler High

4. Top-Rated Public Schools (East Chandler)

Elementary Schools

Rank	School	Grades	Rating	Highlights
1	Fulton Elementary School	K-6	10/10	STEM campus, strong community, top statewide
2	Haley Elementary School	K-6	9/10	Project-based learning, leadership focus
3	Navarrete Elementary School	K-6	9/10	Great family involvement & test scores
4	Carlson Elementary School	K-6	8/10	Close to Intel; technology-focused classrooms
5	Tarwater Elementary School	K-6	8/10	A School of Excellence award
6	Jacobson Elementary School	K-6	8/10	Strong STEM and arts integration

Middle Schools

Rank	School	Grades	Rating	Highlights
1	Santan Junior High School	7-8	10/10	Feeds Perry High; elite academics & arts
2	Bogle Junior High School	7-8	9/10	Competitive athletics & advanced math/science
3	Payne Junior High School	7-8	9/10	Top test scores; tech integration programs

High Schools

Rank	School	Grades	Rating	Highlights
1	Hamilton High School	9-12	10/10	Top academic & athletic campus in AZ; STEM Pathways
2	Perry High School	9-12	10/10	College-prep campus with exceptional facilities
3	Basha High School	9-12	9/10	Includes Early College Academy & arts programs

5. Top Charter Schools Serving East Chandler

Rank	School	Grades	Rating	Highlights
1	BASIS Chandler	5-12	10/10	Nationally ranked charter (STEM curriculum)
2	Legacy Traditional School – Chandler	K-8	9/10	Classical structure with strong academics
3	Great Hearts Lincoln Prep	6-12	9/10	Liberal arts model, college placement success
4	Bright Beginnings Charter School	K-6	9/10	Whole-child education, tight-knit community
5	Champion Schools Chandler	K-8	8/10	Emphasizes leadership & personal growth

6. Private Schools in East Chandler

School	Grades	Type	Highlights
Seton Catholic Preparatory	9-12	Faith-Based	Premier private Catholic high school near downtown Chandler
Valley Christian High School	9-12	Faith-Based	College-prep Christian academy east of Price Rd
New Vistas Center for Education	K-8	Private	Gifted education & accelerated curriculum
Chandler Montessori Academy	PreK-6	Montessori	Independent learning and hands-on STEM programs

7. Zoning & Commuter Map Overview

If you work along Price Road Corridor, Intel, Wells Fargo, GM IT Center, or Northrop Grumman , your best school zones fall east of the 101 between Ocotillo and Riggs Road.

Quick commute map references:

Perry High Zone: Ideal for Layton Lakes & Valencia residents (~10 min to Price Rd)
Hamilton High Zone: Perfect for Fulton Ranch & Ocotillo Lakes (~8 min to Intel campus)
Basha High Zone: Great for Sun Groves & Cooper Commons (~15 min to Price Rd)

Interactive Boundary Map: CUSD Interactive School Map

8. Parent Tips for East Chandler Moves

Apply early for open enrollment (December – February).
BASIS Chandler and Knox Gifted Academy often fill quickly, join lotteries ASAP.
Verify exact zoning, Price Corridor homes near Ocotillo may feed Hamilton, while just a mile south feeds Basha or Perry.
Combine school research with your commute plan to find the best fit for work and education.

Summary

East Chandler combines elite education, tech-driven employment, and luxury neighborhood living better than any other pocket in the East Valley.
With A+ schools, award-winning districts, and easy access to major employers, it’s no surprise this corridor is one of the most coveted real-estate zones in Arizona.

Whether you want walkable neighborhoods like Ocotillo or family-focused communities like Layton Lakes, you’ll find your dream home and your kids’ dream school right here in East Chandler.

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