Chandler, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 251,281 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Residents of Chandler experience more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Geography
The city is located southeast of downtown Phoenix.
Cultural Attractions
The Chandler Center for the Arts is the city’s destination for the fine arts, and Chandler Fashion Center has more than 180 restaurants and stores.
Recreation
Among Chandler’s recreational facilities are a number of water parks, like the Hamilton Aquatic Center, and several traditional parks with tennis, hiking, swimming, and year-round ice skating.
Economy
The city is home to businesses like Intel, Motorola, and Toyota Financial Services.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 49 |
| Number of middle schools | 15 |
| Number of high schools | 9 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,290 |
| Arizona School for the Arts | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 362 |
| Chaparral High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 1,442 |
| Desert Mountain High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,143 |
| Desert Vista High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 2,927 |
| Dobson High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,367 |
| Foothills Academy | Scottsdale, AZ | Bronze | 244 |
| Greenway High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,681 |
| Hamilton High School | Chandler, AZ | Silver | 3,204 |
| Heritage Academy | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 407 |
| Highland High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 2,846 |
| Horizon High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,442 |
| James Madison Preparatory School | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 164 |
| Mesa High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,557 |
| Mesquite High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 3,220 |
| Mountain View High School | Mesa, AZ | Silver | 2,740 |
| Red Mountain High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,782 |
| Skyline High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 1,830 |
| Sunnyslope High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,725 |
| Technology and Leadership Academy | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 69 |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 331 |
| Veritas Preparatory Academy | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 252 |
| Washington High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,573 |
| Westwood High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,285 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | #121, Nat. U. | 51,481 |
| DeVry University--Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 1,217 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture | Scottsdale, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 13,415 |
| Southwestern College | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Western International University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
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