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![The image shows a young boy with red hair sitting at a desk, holding a laptop computer and smiling. The background features a sign indicating the school's accountability grade for the 2024-2025 academic year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/muqx975bcp16edupe0x4/CarolRaeRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/muqx975bcp16edupe0x4/CarolRaeRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/muqx975bcp16edupe0x4/CarolRaeRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/muqx975bcp16edupe0x4/CarolRaeRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":1200}])
Carol Rae Ranch is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education and an A+ School of Excellence, Arizona Education Foundation.
![Female Carol Rae Ranch Elementary Student sitting on the gym floor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/ttxcxiheqorxouh3rfdp/CarolRaeRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/ttxcxiheqorxouh3rfdp/CarolRaeRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/ttxcxiheqorxouh3rfdp/CarolRaeRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762184613/gilbertschoolsnet/ttxcxiheqorxouh3rfdp/CarolRaeRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":1200}])
Take a look inside Carol Rae Ranch Elementary and learn about our Coyote Family and kindergarten options.
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Carol Rae Ranch offers two different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Carol Rae Ranch has Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old, and Building Blocks Preschool for children 3 & 4 years old.
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We offer Run Club, YoYo Club, Math Club for 5th & 6th graders before and after school, and an all-inclusive Flag Football for 5th & 6th graders.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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![Carol Rae's Kinder Round Up for 2026-27 - join us on February 12th at 3:30 to tour the school and meet Kinder teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770308681/gilbertschoolsnet/sypnkp7hoii2pvnpbcqr/CopyofKinderOpenHouse-Feb26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770308681/gilbertschoolsnet/sypnkp7hoii2pvnpbcqr/CopyofKinderOpenHouse-Feb26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770308681/gilbertschoolsnet/sypnkp7hoii2pvnpbcqr/CopyofKinderOpenHouse-Feb26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770308681/gilbertschoolsnet/sypnkp7hoii2pvnpbcqr/CopyofKinderOpenHouse-Feb26.png","width":1080}])
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The first day of school is Tuesday, July 28. To help you start the year strong, we are sharing a Back‑to‑School Guide for everything you need to stay connected, prepared, and ready for the best school year yet.
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about GPS Celebrates Over 400 Volunteers at "Camp VNET"
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about 2026 Bond Election November 3rd
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about GPS Operations Team Prepares Campuses for a Safe and Inspiring School Year
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about Governing Board Brief - July 21, 2026
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about The GPS Family Welcomes 172 New Educators to Kick Off the 2026-2027 School Year
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about School Starts July 28 - Here’s Everything You Need to Be Prepared
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about End of An Era: Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord’s Final Governing Board Meeting
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about Gilbert Public Schools Celebrates Class of 2026 Military Enlistees and Academy Appointments
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