Best Carol Rae Ranch Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,366 students in the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Carol Rae Ranch are Highland Park Elementary School and Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
230 N Cole Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Gr: PK-6 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3777 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert, AZ include Highland Park Elementary School and Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert?
the neighborhood of Carol Rae Ranch, Gilbert public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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