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Quick answer
EDUPRIZE reviews are strongly positive overall. EDUPRIZE Gilbert holds an overall Niche grade of A with a 4.3-star average across 56 reviews, and EDUPRIZE Online has a 5-star average on Niche. Parents most often praise caring teachers, small classes, and hands-on learning. A few reviews raise concerns worth asking about on a tour.
Let’s be honest. Before you ever call a school, you read its reviews. Probably at 10:30 at night. Probably on your phone.
So rather than hope you only find the good ones, we read through EDUPRIZE reviews ourselves and pulled together what parents actually say, the praise and the concerns, so you can decide with clear eyes.
Where to Find EDUPRIZE Reviews
| Review site | Campus | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Niche | Gilbert | Overall grade A, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews |
| Niche | Online | 5.0 stars from 8 reviews |
| GreatSchools | Gilbert | 3.8 stars from about 159 reviews collected over many years |
| Google and Yelp | Gilbert and Queen Creek | Search either campus name to read recent local reviews |
Ratings as of October 2026. Review counts change as new families post.
What EDUPRIZE Reviews Praise Most
Teachers who know your child
The single most common theme. Parents describe teachers who personalize work, notice when a child is struggling, and keep families in the loop. One Gilbert parent put it plainly:
“EDUPRIZE teachers are some of the best I have encountered.”
EDUPRIZE Gilbert parent, Niche review
Small classes
Reviewers repeatedly connect their child’s progress to class size. Kindergarten classes at EDUPRIZE average about 20 students, and families notice the difference. Read more about why small class sizes matter.
Learning kids actually talk about at dinner
Parents mention themed Cottage lessons, hatching chicks, inventions, wax museums, science lab, music, and art. In other words, learning that sticks because kids are doing it, not just hearing it.
Families who stay for years
Some of the most telling reviews come from parents who have had kids at EDUPRIZE for a decade or more, and from alumni who now send their own children. One parent shared that the drive to school is a long one, and summed it up in four words:
“It’s worth every mile.”
EDUPRIZE parent review on Schola
The Honest Part: Concerns in EDUPRIZE Reviews
Not every review is five stars, and pretending otherwise would not help you. The most common concerns we found:
- Consistency of special education support. A small number of parents felt case management varied from year to year.
- Challenge in the upper grades. A few reviewers wanted more rigor or variety in junior high.
- Staffing and leadership changes. Some reviews mention turnover or disagreements with administration.
If any of these matter for your child, ask about them directly on your tour. Ask who manages special education services, what advanced options exist in 6th through 8th grade, and how teachers and families communicate when something is not working. A good school welcomes those questions. We do.
How to Read School Reviews Like a Pro
- Look for patterns, not outliers. One glowing or furious review tells you less than five that say the same thing.
- Check the date. A review from 2016 may describe a different principal, building, or program.
- Notice who wrote it. Niche labels parents, students, and staff. Each sees a different side of a school.
- Match reviews to your priorities. If flexibility matters most, read for schedule comments. If academics matter most, read for those.
Pro tip: Read reviews to build your shortlist, then visit. Ten minutes in a hallway tells you more than an hour of scrolling.
For a step-by-step plan, see Choosing a School for Next Year.
Current EDUPRIZE Families: Share Your Experience
If EDUPRIZE has been good for your family, a quick Google review helps another parent find us at 10:30 at night. Search “EDUPRIZE Gilbert” or “EDUPRIZE Queen Creek” on Google and tap “Write a review.” Thank you. It means more than you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EDUPRIZE a good school?
EDUPRIZE is a six-time consecutive A+ Excelling network, the longest A+ Excelling streak of any charter in Arizona, and EDUPRIZE Gilbert holds an overall Niche grade of A. Parent reviews most often praise caring teachers, small classes, and hands-on learning.
Where can I read EDUPRIZE reviews?
You can read EDUPRIZE reviews on Niche, GreatSchools, Google, and Yelp. Niche lists separate pages for the Gilbert campus and EDUPRIZE Online.
What do negative EDUPRIZE reviews mention?
The most common concerns involve consistency of special education support, challenge in the upper grades, and staffing changes. Families can ask about each of these directly during a campus tour.
How can I leave a review for EDUPRIZE?
Search for EDUPRIZE Gilbert or EDUPRIZE Queen Creek on Google, open the school listing, and select Write a review.
See EDUPRIZE for Yourself
Reviews help. A visit decides. Tours are available at both campuses: Gilbert Tour Nights on select Tuesdays at 5:00 PM, Queen Creek tours every Wednesday at 9:00 AM and Thursday at 1:00 PM, and daytime tours you can book at either campus. Book a tour here.
- EDUPRIZE Gilbert (K-8): 580 W. Melody Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233 | 480-344-2622 | gilbertenrollment@eduprize.com
- EDUPRIZE Queen Creek (K-8): 4567 W. Roberts Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85144 | 480-888-1610 | qcenrollment@eduprize.com
- EDUPRIZE Online (K-12, statewide): 480-344-2622 | onlineenrollment@eduprize.com
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The best review is the one you write after your own visit.