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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.
![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/v1719252843/gilbertschoolsnet/tzvpijkeahuvgjgjtpl1/2324_CarolRaeRanchElementary_Students_PEwithParents-19copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719252843/gilbertschoolsnet/tzvpijkeahuvgjgjtpl1/2324_CarolRaeRanchElementary_Students_PEwithParents-19copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719252843/gilbertschoolsnet/tzvpijkeahuvgjgjtpl1/2324_CarolRaeRanchElementary_Students_PEwithParents-19copy.jpg","width":800}])
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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about Carol Rae Ranch Preschools (opens in new window/tab)
![Carol Rae Ranch Elementary student sitting at a keyboard piano.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719253864/gilbertschoolsnet/xmkhgjvzsuruqnogmxyx/2324_CarolRaeRanchElementary_Students_KeyboardClub-08copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719253864/gilbertschoolsnet/xmkhgjvzsuruqnogmxyx/2324_CarolRaeRanchElementary_Students_KeyboardClub-08copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719253864/gilbertschoolsnet/xmkhgjvzsuruqnogmxyx/2324_CarolRaeRanchElementary_Students_KeyboardClub-08copy.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![VIK Students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760458778/gilbertschoolsnet/q1ujoptg6u7zzzlzge4p/24_VIKCarolRaeRanchElementarycopy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760458778/gilbertschoolsnet/q1ujoptg6u7zzzlzge4p/24_VIKCarolRaeRanchElementarycopy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760458778/gilbertschoolsnet/q1ujoptg6u7zzzlzge4p/24_VIKCarolRaeRanchElementarycopy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760458778/gilbertschoolsnet/q1ujoptg6u7zzzlzge4p/24_VIKCarolRaeRanchElementarycopy.png","width":1200}])
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.
Coyote Announcements
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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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about Congratulations Class of 2026! (opens in new window/tab)
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
![GPS Elementary Student Art by 5th grader Aria Rhone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771943343/gilbertschoolsnet/tna4z2ksy0mlb2yafkdf/ElArtShow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771943343/gilbertschoolsnet/tna4z2ksy0mlb2yafkdf/ElArtShow.png","width":512}])
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about Save the Date! Elementary Art Show - April 13-15
![2026 Water Festival student and volunteer play water-based learning games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772566353/gilbertschoolsnet/rnnjibvzw6pwg8z5fci1/2026WaterFestival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772566353/gilbertschoolsnet/rnnjibvzw6pwg8z5fci1/2026WaterFestival.png","width":512}])
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about 15th Annual 4th Grade Water Festival
![Gilbert Public Schools Elementary Summer School K-6 "Learn More and Register" graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772117989/gilbertschoolsnet/x8m9qy9v09mu0oire4nx/ElSummerSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772117989/gilbertschoolsnet/x8m9qy9v09mu0oire4nx/ElSummerSchool.png","width":512}])
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about Elementary Summer School Information (opens in new window/tab)
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about Actions With Academics: Mid-Year Academic Review
![GPS Community Fiesta and Run 4 Fun]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1205}]){kind=logo}
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about Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta
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about GPS Governing Board Announces Dr. Jared Ryan as Superintendent
!["Coyote News" text overlay on an photo of Carol Rae Ranch with the school logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757536542/gilbertschoolsnet/pf2juaeohxetmizawl6j/CarolRaeCoyoteNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757536542/gilbertschoolsnet/pf2juaeohxetmizawl6j/CarolRaeCoyoteNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757536542/gilbertschoolsnet/pf2juaeohxetmizawl6j/CarolRaeCoyoteNewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757536542/gilbertschoolsnet/pf2juaeohxetmizawl6j/CarolRaeCoyoteNewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757536542/gilbertschoolsnet/pf2juaeohxetmizawl6j/CarolRaeCoyoteNewsThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
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