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Best Gilbert Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public high schools serving 19,689 students in Gilbert, AZ. The top-ranked public high schools in Gilbert, AZ are Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, Evit - Higley High School and Perry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Gilbert, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Higley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Eduprize School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
580 W Melody Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gr: K-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Evit - Highland High School
Vocational School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-0177
Gr: 7-12 | 2,418 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Evit - Mesquite High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Higley Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2935 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7000
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
San Tan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3959 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gr: K-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Mesquite High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4750
Gr: 8-12 | 1,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Evit - Gilbert High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
465 N Bluejay Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gr: K-12 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Canyon Valley High School
140 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - American Leadership Academy Gilbert North
Vocational School
1070 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 344-9895
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Prep Online Academy
Charter School
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste A213
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 896-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gilbert, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilbert, AZ include Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, Evit - Higley High School and Perry High School. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Gilbert?
27 public high schools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?

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