Hunter, a school for gifted, is gifted until 6th grade, then it goes to rote. They feel curriculum needs to be rote by 6th grade, even for gifted.

St. Ann's in Brooklyn, private school for gifted is progressive all the way through, no grades, tests, etc.

All progressives are not alike. Bank St. is a gifted school, Montessori is considered gifted and we have seen opinions about Montessori and gifted here.

Depends on the school, your child etc. In my most humble opinion.

Ren