Gilbert Classical Academy and Neely Traditional Academy have been named among the top-ranking schools in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report.

GCA was recognized as the second-highest-ranking public school district high school in Arizona and the highest-ranking public school district high school in the Phoenix Metro area, while Neely Traditional Academy earned the No. 4 spot among Arizona's elementary schools.

To generate rankings for schools across the United States and within each state, U.S. News & World Report sums standardized scores for each school across four ranking indicators. These indicators rank high schools based on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare students for college.

The rankings include both public a

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