Chandler Unified School District serves most of the city of Chandler, Arizona, plus portions of Gilbert, and Queen Creek. The district serves over 45,000 students, making it the 3rd largest school district in Arizona. Some parts of Chandler are not part of this school district. All of Chandler west of the Loop 101 freeway is part of the Kyrene School District and Tempe Union High School District; some parts of Chandler near the Mesa border are served by that city's school district.