2020 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Phoenix AreaAbout this List

Bright Beginnings School

• Public School
• Chandler, AZ
• K-6
• 5 reviews

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!
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• A+

• 262 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek

• Public School
• Queen Creek, AZ
• K-9
• 2 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 .
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• A+

• 946 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

• Phoenix Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 179 reviews

Senior: Bioscience gives students a rigorous and beneficial academic experience that provides necessary college readiness. This school is dedicated mostly to the STEM field, providing its students with opportunities to go into engineering and biomedical students, to which many students tend to go into college with the intention of majoring in something in this certain field. Overall, Bioscience provides a great learning experience with hands-on activities, with teachers who actively want their students to come out of high school with the appropriate tools to succeed in their future.
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• A+

• 315 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary C. O'Brien Elementary School

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

• A+

• 117 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Traditional School - Surprise

• Public School
• Surprise, AZ
• K-8
• 6 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.
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• A+

• 1,349 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Paragon Science Academy

• Public School
• Chandler, AZ
• K-12
• 23 reviews

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!
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• A+

• 519 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Candeo Peoria

• Public School
• Peoria, AZ
• K-8
• 2 reviews

Works Here: It’s sad that someone posted the inaccurate and misleading information above. If someone were to accurately report the data, they would tell you our effective retention rate is 87%, not 70%. Most of our turnover this past year is from teachers moving out of town. Clearly, that person doesn’t want you to enjoy our school as an employee. To that, we just say come and see. Come talk to our staff, watch what makes us tick, and learn of what makes us cutting edge when it comes to the employee experience. On behalf of the entire staff, we look forward to meeting you.
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• A+

• 604 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Knox Gifted Academy

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ
• PK, K-6
• 17 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.
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• A+

• 754 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University High School

• Tolleson Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 292 reviews

Senior: University High School is a very challenging school. Not in terms of academics, but in self-awareness. It is very easy to lose the person you were from the start of Freshman year. The curriculum and the types of teachers challenge you to mature faster than any other high school student. Challenge you with unreasonably difficult expectations as a student, they teach you how to act and take things maturely. No excuses when it comes to homework, unless the excuse is outside of control. The most amazing part of University High School is the friendships and memories that will last for a lifetime. The experience is difficult, but the community sticks together at all times. Help is never left unaided.
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• A+

• 465 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy Traditional School - Chandler

• Public School
• Chandler, AZ
• K-8

• A

• 1,195 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Santan Elementary School

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ
• PK, K-6

• A

• 906 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Desert Vista High School

• Tempe Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 905 reviews

Senior: I enjoyed attending Desert Vista for 4 years because there was a great overall environment on campus. All of the teachers make you feel comfortable in their class and are willing to slow down if students are confused on a subject. I was always myself on campus and I never felt the need to hide my personality and character because everyone was understanding and welcoming of each other. I was on the sand volleyball team and the coaches were always supportive and gave constructive criticism without yelling. I had a great experience at Desert Vista so I highly recommend attending!
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• A

• 3,092 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ
• K-6

• A

• 825 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene de la Sierra School

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

• A

• 550 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ
• PK, K-6

• A

• 832 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kiva Elementary School

• Scottsdale Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-6

• A

• 477 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chaparral High School

• Scottsdale Unified School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 393 reviews

Senior: Chaparral High School is a fun and social environment that I have enjoyed throughout high school. There are many class options to choose from as well as school clubs so participating and gaining extracurriculars is easy here! One thing that I dislike about Chaparral is that I was discouraged from taking honors courses during my freshman year. While I shouldn't have listened to the discouragement, it did not hold me back from reaching my full academic capacity. A majority of the teachers that I have had have been extremely welcoming and helpful and I am very grateful for that. Teachers who are willing to take extra time to assist you in whatever assignment you need help on are pivotal to a student's success. Chaparral has had problems with vaping and vandalism, just like most schools in America at the moment, but the administration is working hard to combat them. As a senior, I am proud to say that I am graduating from Chaparral High School.
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• A

• 2,205 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sequoya Elementary School

• Scottsdale Unified School District, AZ
• K-5

• A

• 481 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cochise Elementary School

• Scottsdale Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 565 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunnyslope High School

• Glendale Union High School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 430 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed everything about the school! Every single sports team always does well which leaves a lot of opportunities for the athletes as well as the students to watch a really good game or meet. I was on the track team all four years and the coaching was so good. Also, every single AP and honors class that I took was taught by an amazing teacher that made sure I knew what I was doing. I would add more lunch tables and make one big lunch instead of two.
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• A

• 2,029 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Desert Mountain High School

• Scottsdale Unified School District, AZ
• 9-12
• 391 reviews

Senior: I loved my experience in the IB program having such excellent teachers and classmates, and really enjoyed the social environment where I found a really inclusive atmosphere and overall unified student body. I think that there is great school spirit and support amongst students and the counselors and employees of the college & career center are so excellent, supportive, and helpful. The teachers who have a passion for their subject area stand out and are so outstanding! Good school!
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• A

• 2,164 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kyrene de la Mirada School

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

Parent: I love that it is a Leadership Academy. The teachers and administration teach by example. This school is an important part of the foundation of our community. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and Mirada provides that much needed support.
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• A

• 621 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

American Leadership Academy

• Public School
• Gilbert, AZ
• K-6
• 12 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.
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• A

• 614 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paradise Education Center

• Public School
• Surprise, AZ
• K-8
• 6 reviews

Middle School Student: I attended Paradise Education Center from kindergarten through eighth grade, and there is not one thing I would change about it. The administration, staff, and teachers are all dedicated to the students, and they are there because they want to be. The curriculum and rigor prepares students for high school so that by the time I reached high school, the workloads and challenges weren't as hard for me as they were for other students not used to such rigor. 100% recommend for any parent interested in taking their child/children here.
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• A

• 1,509 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pueblo Elementary School

• Scottsdale Unified School District, AZ
• PK, K-6
• 2 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!
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• A

• 505 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio