Offering proven superior academics, Benjamin Franklin Charter School in Gilbert is a tuition-free charter school for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school offers traditional and classical education focused on character, virtue and citizenship. The curriculum includes mathematics, reading, recitations, penmanship, spelling, language, composition, history and geography. The aim is to develop the intellect of the student to build foundational learning skills to carry through the school years and within the community. Personal development is of importance at Benjamin Franklin Charter School and is the center of the Core Virtues Program the school follows. Learning by the example from teachers, staff and parents is key to instilling character, virtue and citizenship in each student.
The school offers a music class that all students are involved in to teach music literacy. Band and orchestra are extracurricular activities that are optional. Physical Education is based on the fundamentals of movement, sportsmanship and character building while healthy lifestyles are educated and promoted to students. Before and after school programs are also available to those interested. The Benjamin Franklin High School campus is nearby for young learners in seventh to twelfth grades. To develop students into virtuous citizens of the Gilbert community, Benjamin Franklin Charter School is a proven academic leader.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Charter Elementary School
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Grade K-6
320 E Warner Rd,
Gilbert, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Diana Danna
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
56%
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Math Proficiency
56%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
29
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Full Time Teachers
29
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Part Time Teachers
0
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Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
50%
State Average
31%
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Math
24%
State Average
44%
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.7%
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Male
49.3%
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White
60.9%
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Female
50.7%
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Male
49.3%
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Hispanic
25.6%
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Economically disadvantaged
14.5%
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Two or more races
9%
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Asian
2.5%
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Limited English proficient
1.9%
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School Rankings
#18
Best Public ES Teachers in Arizona
#42
Best Charter ES in Arizona
#50
Best Public ES in Arizona
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/27/2022
The principle, the staff, the curriculum, and the routines are spectacular. Patriotism makes us proud, we love everything about this school and are really excited for the year
GreatSchools Reviews
7/25/2024
This used to be a good school. Some of the teachers are great, some are okay, which is to be expected. We never had a bad teacher.The administration however is absolutely horrible. They waste money on poorly planned construction and the office staff can be downright rude. The pickup is out of a horr...
9/29/2023
Don’t send your child here. If, you want a super rigid, overly disciplined, no flexibility nor accommodations to help your child to thrive and grow then send them here. Your concerns wont be addressed and if you have concerns they don’t want to investigate you will be considered to be crossing profe...
2/17/2023
We love Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert campus!
2/13/2023
We have had all of our children at BFCS -Gilbert with the oldest spending his entire elementary years there. We couldn’t be happier with our experience. Excellent teachers who care and a curriculum that emphasizes being a good citizen is equally as important as getting good grades.
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Map
List Price Range
$387K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
80
Average Home Value
$547,271
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Average Household Income
$119,156
% of College Grads
42.2%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,392 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Charter
- 7th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Freestone Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
John Allen Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Village II Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Veterans Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Water Tower Plaza
- Picnic Area
- Events
- Parking Lot
Villa Madeira Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Circle G Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
Farmhouse Meadows Park
Sheffield Park
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Southwest Gilbert
Mastered-planned communities with a small-town feel, south of downtown Gilbert
Ashland Ranch
High end Gilbert suburb close to retail centers
North Chandler
City-like shopping and dining blended with suburban conveniences
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is a charter school for students in grades K-6 in Gilbert, AZ and is served by the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $547,271. Discover additional schools in the area, like Premier Prep Online Academy, Gilbert Early College, Desert Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Gilbert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert.