Freedom Traditional Academy

Freedom Traditional Academy serves 470 students in Surprise, Arizona, covering grades PK through 8. It earns a composite score of 9.0/10 — rated Exceptional — driven by academic and growth scores that sit at the top of what Arizona's public school landscape produces. The numbers are striking.

Freedom Traditional ranks #30 out of 2,000 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of Arizona schools. Among elementary schools specifically, it places #29 of 1,216 — a position that reflects sustained, measurable performance rather than a single strong year. Locally, it holds the top spot among all 22 public schools in Surprise.

Academic performance scores 9.7/10, but the growth score — 9.9/10 — is the standout figure. Growth measures how much students advance relative to peers starting from the same baseline, which means Freedom Traditional isn't just serving students who arrive ready; it's accelerating progress across the board. The student-teacher ratio of 20.4:1 is moderate for a school this size, and enrollment at 470 keeps the campus at a scale where individual students remain visible.

For families weighing elementary options across Surprise, Freedom Traditional sets the local standard — and holds up just as well at the state level.

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Traditional Academy is 20.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.