Hi Aldroe,
I grew up near Chandler and would be happy to share any information you would like about the area. When my DS7 was younger, I did a lot of research on gifted programs in the Phoenix Area, and I was most impressed with the well-rounded approach of the Knox Academy. That is where I would have sent him, but unfortunately we moved out of state (to a state without gifted programs).
I have friends who chose to keep their children in the pullout program at their local school instead of sending them to Knox. I would consider that option for a moderately gifted child, but I think a highly gifted child would do better at Knox.
Feel free to PM me, if you would like more details.
--SunDevil
