2019 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Phoenix AreaAbout this List

Paragon Science Academy

• Public School
• Chandler, AZ
• K-12
• 19

Senior: Paragon Science Academy is a very nice school to be enrolled in. The teachers are helpful and caring, the school is diverse, and the environment is relaxing. The only problem for me was that they didn't offer a lot of online classes and that we had to take some classes that we don't really need. Also there aren't that many clubs or sport activities. Other then that, I would recommend parents to take there kids to Paragon!
Read 19 Reviews

• A+

• 519 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek

• Public School
• Queen Creek, AZ
• K-9
• 1

• A+

• 946 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Bright Beginnings School

• Public School
• Chandler, AZ
• K-6
• 4

Parent: I would like to quickly address the recent negative reviews. Bright Beginnings did have a rough transition year during the 2016-2017 school year. However, that transition period is over now. The 2017-2018 school year has started out so positive. The experienced BBS teachers are thrilled to be back teaching at Bright Beginnings. Their lessons are interactive and engaging and they are happy to be at work. I have been very impressed with the new teachers they have hired. My child is in one new teachers class and my child is thriving and loving school! The owners have changed how they are leading the school and they are giving more responsibilities it seems to the principal and other administrators. The new principal from last year is back and she is passionate about starting the year fresh. Please don't let these negative reviews sway you away from BBS, please call today and take a tour!
Read 4 Reviews

• A+

• 305 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

• Phoenix Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 175

Junior: BioScience High School is a school that will challenge you very much. The school focuses on Engineering and a Bio-Medical pathway in Junior year that has many different opportunities such as making a solar oven to visiting the Phoenix Children's Hospital and more. This school will give you more opportunities in your high school life. Also, the school will help you get to where you want in life from scholarships for college to future jobs.
Read 175 Reviews

• A+

• 326 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Knox Gifted Academy

• Chandler Unified District #80, AZ
• PK, K-6
• 17

Parent: Knox is a very unique school. The teaching style lends itself to developing the skills required to be successful later in school, and in life. It's not just basic repetition and memorization, rather it's true in-depth learning. The teaching staff is great, the administration really cares about the kids, and the school district is one of the best in the state. We have had kids attend other great schools, but Knox is leaps and bounds above even the other great schools. I can't recommend Knox enough - we are so happy that our kids are lucky enough to attend this school!
Read 17 Reviews

• A+

• 716 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Candeo Peoria

• Public School
• Peoria, AZ
• K-8

• A

• 584 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Traditional School - Chandler

• Public School
• Chandler, AZ
• K-8

• A

• 1,186 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Santan Elementary School

• Chandler Unified District #80, AZ
• PK, K-6

• A

• 887 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University High School

• Tolleson Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 277

Senior: University High School is such a challenging school. Students are taught at a college level, which can be very frustrating at times, but it certainly helps prepare its students for the future. One thing that really bothers me is the amount of homework we receive, at moments it seems excessive, but with good time management anything is possible. There are moments when a choice must be made between having fun and doing homework, but those little choices are what shapes and prepares students for a future full of difficulties and tough decisions.
Read 277 Reviews

• A

• 477 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunnyslope High School

• Glendale Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 419

Senior: The teachers really care about your education! The district and school prepare you for college with free Advanced Placement classes and review for the ACT as well as SAT. Sunnyslope High School has a wonderful faculty with many caring teachers, counselors and office staff
Read 419 Reviews

• A

• 2,032 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus

• Public School
• Phoenix, AZ
• K-8

• A

• 498 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary C. O'Brien Elementary School

• Public School
• Casa Grande, AZ
• K-6

• A

• 118 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Desert Vista High School

• Tempe Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 875

Parent: Sense of community among the students and faculty. The environment has been nothing but welcoming and supportive. There's a multitude of services and events geared towards the succession of the students. Peer tutoring, ethnic clubs (everyone is encouraged to join and learn about other cultures), sporting events, community projects, music, entrepreneurial/business clubs, dual enrollment are just a few exciting things available on campus.
What can be improved upon? Technology. Other school districts have moved away from heavy hard covered books to laptops and Ipads. Since lockers are not available, students have the burden of carrying all of their books to and from school daily. Not only is this inconvenient, back issues are on the rise because of the weight of the books. Offering laptops or Ipads would help alleviate undue stress on the back.
Overall, I believe the school does an amazing job preparing the students for the next major milestone of college.
Read 875 Reviews

• A

• 3,046 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School

• Chandler Unified District #80, AZ
• PK, K-6

• A

• 852 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Traditional School - Surprise

• Public School
• Surprise, AZ
• K-8
• 1

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 1 Review

• A

• 1,259 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene Del Cielo School

• Kyrene Elementary School District, AZ
• PK, K-5
• 1

Parent: I have three boys to go to Kyrene and they loved it the principal Miss Nicks is amazing she knows the students she cares about the student she really makes an effort to be a part of their everyday lives the teachers are phenomenal the curriculum is tough but not too tough and rigid I honestly can't imagine my kids going anywhere but Kyrene del Cielo
Read 1 Review

• A

• 800 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene De La Sierra School

• Kyrene Elementary School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 534 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School

• Chandler Unified District #80, AZ
• K-6

• A

• 899 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

American Leadership Academy

• Public School
• Gilbert, AZ
• K-6
• 11

Junior: I love how american Leadership is very welcoming. The teachers and students are all friendly. There are no noticeable cliques, and even though I am not 'popular', I feel like everyone is still nice.
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• A

• 642 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene Monte Vista School

• Kyrene Elementary School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 632 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Neely Traditional Academy

• Gilbert Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-6
• 1

• A

• 806 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene De Los Lagos School

• Kyrene Elementary School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 519 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene De Los Cerritos School

• Kyrene Elementary School District, AZ
• PK, K-5
• 1

• A

• 521 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene De Las Brisas School

• Kyrene Elementary School District, AZ
• PK, K-5
• 1

Parent: The staff is great. I have had 3 children in this school, which had so difficult with reading this school and staff went above and beyond to help my children out. I can't thank them enough for what they have done and are still doing. Now I have a freshman which he is doing great thanks to Brisas. I have a 6th grade who is doing great. My 4th grade she is still in Brisas and they are always by her side in helping her just like they did for her two brother. This school is number one in my book.
Read 1 Review

• A

• 768 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Ranch Elementary School

• Paradise Valley Unified School District, AZ
• K-6

• A

• 505 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio