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Chandler Unified earns a record 34 A-rated schools in the state's latest grades
Chandler Unified's A-rated schools reached a record 34
Source: chandlernews.com
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| A-rated schools | |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 23 |
| 2022-23 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | 26 |
| 2024-25 | 31 |
| 2025-26 | 34 |
If you've got a kid in Chandler Unified, this report card is worth a look. The district earned an A, and a record 34 schools did too, up from the previous best of 31 last year. The state released the 2025-26 grades Oct. 28.
- C grade: only Andersen Junior High, the fewest ever
- B grades include Chandler High, Santan and Willis junior highs
- BASIS Chandler North got an A; BASIS Chandler South got a B
- Appeal deadline for districts: Nov. 16
Queen Creek Tribune counts 34 of the district's 44 schools as A's, with nine B's and one C. Statewide, 534 K-8 schools earned an A, up from 476 in 2024-25, though those comparisons are preliminary.
34 of Chandler Unified's 44 schools earned an A
Sources: chandlernews.com, Queen Creek Tribune
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| Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| A | 34 | 77.3% |
| B | 9 | 20.5% |
| C | 1 | 2.3% |
This is the last year under the current A-F standards. The state board approved revised cut scores Oct. 26, and grades under them come out in fall 2027.
