For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 118 students in the neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Highland Ranch is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Highland Ranch, Gilbert, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 N Bluejay Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gr: K-12 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert, AZ include Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert?
the neighborhood of Highland Ranch, Gilbert public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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