Neely Traditional Academy

Neely Traditional Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
500 E Houston Ave,  Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Public Schools
4.0
4.2
764 Students
A
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Neely Traditional Academy in Gilbert is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As a selected member of the Gilbert Public Schools District, the school follows the traditional education model not followed in other elementary schools in the district which incorporates high academic standards and character development. The curriculum is accelerated in reading, writing and mathematics in order to prepare elementary students for academic excellence. Under the traditional model, all desks face the front of the classroom formal lecture style and knowledge is built incrementally and cumulatively. Technology is introduced to students for future STEM courses, while music and art performance play an important role in campus life to encourage creativity. The Neely Knights practice physical education to instill wellness and train future athletes. To educate children and parents about online safety, digital citizenship classes are available. The Gilbert Public Schools District offers a virtual classroom with online classes for pupils in kindergarten through twelfth grades that students at Neely Traditional Academy are easily able to access. Preparing young scholars to take personal ownership of their education and character, Neely Traditional Academy is a formal approach to public education.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
86%

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Academics
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Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%

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Test Scores

Math
3%
State Average
48%
Science
62%
State Average
30%
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Student Diversity

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%
White
54.7%
Hispanic
22%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.3%
Two or more races
8%
Black
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
4.0 Parent
7/27/2019
I have two children here. Kinder and fifth. I liked their teachers very much. Lots of communication. The work was challenging. The curriculum is so much better than what my older child had at SUSD K-4th. I just wish they taught Spanish
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4.2 38 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/4/2025
Neely has been an exceptional choice for my family. Several of my kids began in kindergarten, went through to 6th, and then graduate from Neely. I have four more kids still attending at this time. A few of my other kids changed over to Neely in the middle of elementary. The teachers are amazing at h...
5.0 parent
2/28/2025
This school is great. The curriculum is more advanced but not unachievable. Our child's teacher works hard making it more fun and helping them along the way. The school encourages parents to be more involved, and I have had a blast being a room parent and volunteering in the class and at school wide...
5.0 parent
2/15/2025
We transferred our kids from our neighborhood school over to Neely because we wanted a school culture that was safe, had high expectations, and that involved parents. Overall we have not been disappointed. The academics are challenging - sometimes the homework load is too heavy - that said, when my...
5.0 parent
1/8/2025
Neely may be rigorous but they provide all the tools necessary for students to succeed. Best decision we have made for our children.

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