Chandler Unified District, Arizona

Chandler Unified District is a unified school district in Maricopa County, Arizona, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 280,287 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 79.4 sq mi (206 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
280,287 ± 3,722
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Maricopa County
Land area
79.4 sq mi (206 km²)
Median household income
$113,670 ± $2,714
Median home value
$556,900 ± $8,307
Water area
0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²)
State
Arizona
Census code (GEOID)
0401870
Coordinates (central point)
33.259581, -111.810555

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Chandler Unified District, largest first

  1. Chandler (city)280,136 people
  2. Sun Lakes (CDP)13,924 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Higley Unified District6.4 mi east
  2. Gilbert Unified District7.8 mi northeast
  3. Queen Creek Unified District11 mi east
  4. Mesa Unified District14 mi north
  5. Coolidge Unified District21 mi southeast
  6. Florence Unified School District40 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Chandler Unified District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Chandler Unified District before you rely on it.

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