2023 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Phoenix Area

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  21 reviews

Freshman: I’ve only been at Herberger Young Scholars Academy for a couple months but I absolutely love it here, and have since day one. The students and teachers are so welcoming, and it is a great environment. In classes, I feel like I’m obtaining lots of knowledge without working extremely hard to gain it. The fact that the school is on the ASU West campus grants us great opportunities, such as using the ASU laboratory, or being able to speak to ASU professors. This gives us students great independence, and able sus to further our own study. The only minuscule issue is that students are given too much freedom in some cases. The students here are very friendly, creative, and unique. I’ve made many friends since coming here. It is very easy to know people with the small school population. I am in full belief that coming to HYSA is the greatest decision my parents have ever made for me. Your child will thank you for sending them here - A 9th grade HYSA student... Read 21 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 103

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,137

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Mary C. O'Brien Accommodation School District, AZ•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Works Here: I like that there is a full time para in the kindergarten class. There are more paras on this campus than on any other campus I have visited. The staff are a great bunch of people that enjoy working together as a team. Students learn a lot from watching the people they are involved with. The staff are doing more than teaching the academics they are teaching the students how to act as a team and work together.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 117

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Glendale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Academics are great, teachers really seem to care for their students and their progress. I would like to see more implementation of the driveline rules to be applied to parents who don't follow them.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 1,192

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Peoria, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: I have never been more satisfied with a school before. They are all so friendly, so professional and they truly care about their students. Their academic standards are very high but the students learn amazing skills to keep up with the standards fairly easily. I toured several schools last year and I am so happy we chose the right one!... Read 8 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 627

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Works Here: As an educator here, I like that the school offers sports, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also has opportunities where teachers and staff can earn extra income by working in the after-school program, coach athletics, or tutor.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,242

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Surprise, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: My kids were transferred to this school from public school because first my school wasn't getting challenged enough and I heard LTS had a harder curriculum. Once he started 2nd grade he started getting material that made him have to put more time into his homework and studies. Then I enrolled my daughter and she started out having a hard time because the curriculum jumped a grade for her but now in 4th grade she has caught up and is doing fantastic. My son is still excelling in his work and I absolutely love that the kids are rewarded every quarter for the A's and B's they receive in front of all their peers. It's also fantastic that this school has a lot of pride in America, coming from a military family.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,875

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  37 reviews

Parent: Paragon is fantastic! This is our first year there and my kiddos love it. The teachers and staff are welcoming and extremely supportive. Everyone is available for discussions regarding academics, behavior, anything. You never feel brushed off. The clubs are great too!... Read 37 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 683

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Tolleson Union High School District, AZ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  317 reviews

Junior: Amazing school for student to learn and grow socially, emotionally, and academically. One of the most dedicated schools for equipping students with the necessary skills for college. Go grit!... Read 317 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 438

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• American Leadership Academy, AZ•

• K-6

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  16 reviews

Sophomore: I am currently enrolled at American Leadership Academy, and let me just say i absolutely love it! Overall the best characteristics of American Leadership Academy are; the standards and raise values at ALA, sports, education, leadership skills, and the way others treat each other.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 669

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Avondale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: My experience at legacy was amazing. I was prepared for high school and now excel in all my classes due to the education and preparation of the legacy teachers.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 1,368

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: This school puts character and education at the forefront. I have had my children in several local schools but BFCS has been absolutely amazing. They teach good moral values, a love for our country and responsibility all while challenging students academically. LOVE this school!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 561

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  45 reviews

Junior: ACA is a constantly improving and expanding school. There are pros and cons to its education, but overall, I believe it was best that I went here. Islamic education is vitally important. The Quran classes have especially improved from before, with middle and high school being taught based on skill level rather than grade. Arabic could use improvements for non-Arab speakers, along with more programs, but it is improving. Islamic Studies really depends, and a lot of the benefits come from whether the student pays attention or not, in my opinion. The other basic subjects, like Math and English, are just ordinary. Better than public schools, but perhaps lacking compared to other preparatory schools. Clubs and bonus hours are not too great, but considering the size of the school, I feel like that's acceptable. The environment depends on your stance. Personally, I did not hate or like it. I can't comment.... Read 45 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 366

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Queen Creek, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 2.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Works Here: Great school with a community like school. Back to basic approach with direct instruction being taught by the teachers. Curriculum is accelerated. Teachers are highly qualified. It's a great school with high expectations and quality eduction .... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,345

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Gilbert, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-6

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: BFCS is a great local Charter! They are an accelerated school with a focus on core values (respect, compassion, responsibility, etc) which is great for the character development of my daughter. Their hallways are inviting through the display of student artwork, and the teachers work so hard to reach every child! We love BFCS!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 515

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Maricopa, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-10

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  Rating 3.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: We love this school. We moved to AZ 2 years ago, and after multiple incidents of my daughter being bullied at one of the public schools, we enrolled her into Legacy. The teachers and staff are amazing! They have music and art classes which sadly are not available at the public schools. My daughter has built strong friendships with her classmates, and there is no bullying. I see Legacy students and parents where I work in maricopa, and the children all tell me how much they enjoy Legacy and that everyone is always kind to one another. They do flag ceremony in the morning and recite the pledge of allegiance. There is a lot of homework and studying to be done, but I think it’s exactly what children need. My daughter feels a huge sense of accomplishment when she succeeds in her school work.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,360

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Paradise Valley, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Our daughter started 2nd grade at Montessori Academy this year and our experience so far has been extremely positive. The teachers, staff, and administration have all been wonderful and the school has done a great job of navigating the COVID pandemic safely and responsibly so that students could be in class in person. We can see our daughter developing a true love of learning and degree of curiously that will last a lifetime. She simply loves going to school every day. Her teachers are dedicated, kind, and very supportive. Additionally, the school’s administration is responsive, effective, and engaging.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 148

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix Union High School District, AZ•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  203 reviews

Senior: I love this school as it it were another home, its incredibly welcoming with open arms and full of love in ts healthy environment, the grade level hierarchy is almost nonexistent and its very easy to strike up a conversation with almost anyone, the teachers are very respectful, understanding, and hard working and always try to work with the student to help them succeed, the school population consists of less than 450 people meaning the environment is very tight nit and warm, the school spirit is always there with both the teachers and stugo representatives, there are tons of opportunities to chase here as long as you are willing to go the extra mile and having attended this school for almost 4 years not I can confidently say that growing up with your class feels comparable to that of a family, watching everyone evolve, grow, change, and seeing who they've become, its definitely an experience that only occurs once in a life time, I would definitely recommend this school to my family.... Read 203 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 378

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  210 reviews

Junior: As a junior at NDP, I have witnessed many changes and new members (staff and students) come about. As a new school, there are bound to be many alterations as we try to find our flow. One positive of this school is the cohesiveness between teachers and students. The smaller group allows for more one-on-one and teacher/student involvement. One change I would like to see would be better communication between faculty/staff and the parents. I’ve had to relay lots of information about events, changes, scheduling, etc. to my parents when the school should play a larger role in that. Overall, my experience at NDP has been fairly fulfilling regarding classes, social life, and activities!... Read 210 reviews

• grade A

• Students 898

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• American Leadership Academy, AZ•

• PK, K-6

• grade A

• Students 445

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: My child comes home so happy everyday! Like many gifted kids, my child is triggered by different things and can find certain situations overwhelming. The teachers at Knox are trained to recognize these things and address them appropriately. I know that my child is being challenged in appropriate ways and encouraged socially. I couldn't ask for a better experience.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A

• Students 659

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  187 reviews

Senior: Pretty good, definitely one of my favorite schools I've been too. It's a small campus so you basically know everyone when you reach your final year of high school. I've grown up with all the students who were in my freshman class and it's great! The school also has free tutoring hours and the classes range from 18-23 students, so you get one and one help and attention from the teacher. There's no sports here, but that makes up for having horses on campus to work with and get free college. Throughout your years here at AAEC, you get a number of college classes at the neighborhooding school (PVCC). If you keep on track, by the time you finish AAEC you can earn your Associates Degree.... Read 187 reviews

• grade A

• Students 324

• Student-teacher ratio —

• American Leadership Academy, AZ•

• PK, K-6

• grade A

• Students 436

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale Unified School District, AZ•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: From the minute we toured Pueblo Elementary in Scottsdale, we knew it was home for our son's elementary education. We see immense value in the Spanish Immersion Program (Dual Language Immersion), not just for the strong academic foundation now, but also in preparing our son and fellow students for the future as our schools, businesses and economy compete on a global scale. The teachers and administration are invested in the students' education, the parent community is exceptional with engaged and amazing (including the Dads Club!), and the neighborhood feel in the Saguaro Learning Complex can't be beat. Viva Pueblo!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 368

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ•

• PK, K-6

• grade A

• Students 597

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1