We found that there were factors in addition to looking for gifted peers that really made a difference - involved parents, teachers willing to be flexible and teachers who valued what parents had to say, plus an overall higher level of expectation for academics and behavior across the board - from the school, from school staff and from parents. All of these things made it so much easier for us as parents to find a good academic fit for our kids, and our kids also found peers they enjoyed being with and learning with.
polarbear
This appears to have worked for us as well, so far. Not ideal, but a good enough fit and probably the least worst option.
