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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Gilbert Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 47,735 students in Gilbert, AZ (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,507 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Gilbert, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%). Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilbert, AZ are Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, Weinberg Gifted Academy and Neely Traditional Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gilbert, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1016 N Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5205 S Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Gr: K-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Evit - Higley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Perry High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Evit - Campo Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1111.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2550 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Gr: PK-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Higley Traditional Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
San Tan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22951 S. Power Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Spectrum Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Higley High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2020.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
230 N Cole Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Gr: PK-6 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2222.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Finley Farms Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Riggs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Campo Verde High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 545-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 1,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Evit - Williams Field High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2076 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Highland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Gr: 8-12 | 2,992 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
South Valley Jr. High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2034 S Lindsay Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-0015
Gr: 7-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3380 E Frye Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7900
Gr: K-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Evit - Perry High School
Vocational School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3434.
Greenfield Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1770
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3535.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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95% of all K-12 students in Gilbert are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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