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Chandler Unified earns a record 34 “A” schools in the state's latest letter grades
The Good Day Queen Creek team
If you follow East Valley schools, the state's letter grades are in. Chandler Unified had a record 34 schools earn an “A” for 2025-26, up from the previous best of 31. Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified and Chandler Unified all earned a district “A”.
Chandler Unified's “A” schools climbed to a record 34
Source: chandlernews.com
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| Schools with an “A” | |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 23 |
| 2022-23 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | 26 |
| 2024-25 | 31 |
| 2025-26 | 34 |
- Chandler Unified: 34 A's, nine B's, one C (Andersen Junior High)
- Gilbert Public Schools: 32 A's, six B's, none lower
- Appeal deadline for districts: Nov. 16
The Arizona Department of Education released the grades Oct. 28. Statewide, 534 K-8 schools earned an “A,” up from 476, though that comparison is preliminary because last year's figures reflect appeals. The State Board of Education approved revised cut scores Oct. 26, but they start with 2026-27 grades, so these results aren't affected.
Statewide, K-8 “A” grades rose and “C” grades fell
Arizona K-8 schools by letter grade, preliminary
Source: chandlernews.com
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| 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-8 “A” grades | 476 | 534 | +12% |
| K-8 “C” grades | 287 | 226 | −21% |
Sources: chandlernews.com, East Valley Tribune