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Best public elementary school in every state
Parents want the best for their children. From better job prospects to a brighter future, it all starts with a great education. Early developmental stages are vital for discovering strengths and areas of interest, which is why identifying the right elementary school for your child is so important.
Don’t get us wrong, though. By the best schools, we don’t mean schools in the trendiest cities or schools with the latest smartboards. We mean schools that prioritize education by preparing kids for the future and teachers that lead students to a brighter tomorrow.
At Stacker, we analyzed Niche’s database of schools to help determine the best public elementary schools in every state. All schools were ranked using data from the U.S. Department of Education analyzing state test scores, graduation rates, student performance, teacher quality, district ratings, and college readiness (full methodology here). Read on to discover the top elementary schools in every state.
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Alabama: Dean Road Elementary School
School district: Auburn City Schools
Students: 475 (Grades K-2)
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Reading proficiency: 96%
Math proficiency: 93%
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Alaska: Bayshore Elementary School
School district: Anchorage School District
Students: 450 (Grades K-6)
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Reading proficiency: 74%
Math proficiency: 74%
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Arizona: Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
School district: Chandler, AZ
Students: 695 (Grades K-12)
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Reading proficiency: 76%
Math proficiency: 79%
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Arkansas: LISA Academy North Elementary School
School district: Sherwood, AR
Students: 304 (Grades K-5)
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Reading proficiency: 82%
Math proficiency: 87%
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California: El Carmelo Elementary School
School district: Palo Alto Unified School District
Students: 407 (Grades K-5)
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Reading proficiency: 85%
Math proficiency: 88%
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Colorado: Peak to Peak Charter School
School district: Boulder Valley School District
Students: 1,444 (Grades K-12)
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Reading proficiency: 70%
Math proficiency: 55%
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Connecticut: Green's Farms School
School district: Westport School District
Students: 455 (Grades K-5)
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Reading proficiency: 88%
Math proficiency: 79%
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Delaware: Newark Charter School
School district: Newark, DE
Students: 1,787 (Grades K-9)
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Reading proficiency: 93%
Math proficiency: 84%
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Florida: Pine View School
School district: Sarasota County Schools
Students: 2,186
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Reading proficiency: 99%
Math proficiency: 99%
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Georgia: Big Creek Elementary School
School district: Forsyth County Schools
Students: 941 (Grades K-5)
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Reading proficiency: 82%
Math proficiency: 89%