For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 20,098 students in Gilbert, AZ. The top ranked public preschools in Gilbert, AZ are Weinberg Gifted Academy, Neely Traditional Academy and Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gilbert, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Neely Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Ashland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Grades: PK-6
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 851 students
Rank: #66.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Grades: PK-6
| 969 students
Rank: #77.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 760 students
Rank: #88.
Spectrum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
San Tan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 911 students
Rank: #1010.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #1111.
Higley Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1212.
Riggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 833 students
Rank: #1313.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 679 students
Rank: #1414.
Finley Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Grades: PK-6
| 638 students
Rank: #1515.
Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
Rank: #1616.
Coronado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1717.
Power Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1818.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 N Cole Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Grades: PK-6
| 819 students
Rank: #1919.
Mesquite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 599 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2022
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2022
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Towne Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 N Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 854-1545
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 854-1545
Grades: PK-6
| 663 students
Rank: #2222.
Settlers Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 E Settlers Point Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Grades: PK-6
| 574 students
Rank: #2323.
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #2424.
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1030 N Blue Grotto Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
Grades: PK-6
| 498 students
Rank: #2525.
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 N Key Biscayne Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9343
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9343
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: #2626.
Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 W Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-8624
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-8624
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #2727.
Islands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #2828.
Burk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
545 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #2929.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 N Horne St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-7810
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-7810
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #3030.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: #3131.
Oak Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 W Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4785
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4785
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Gilbert, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chancellor Arizona Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Edu-prize Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
580 W. Melody Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-8
| 1,131 students
Eduprize Online Instruction (Closed 2017)
Charter School
580 W. Melody Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Franklin Arts Academies - Gilbert Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
862 East Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
55 N. Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1016 N. Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
1016 N. Burk
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Grades: 5-8
| 40 students
55 N. Greenfield
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Grades: PK
| 15 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
55 N Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1476
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1476
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Greenhouse Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
505 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Grades: K-2
| 29 students
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Leading Edge Academy At Heritage (Closed 2013)
Charter School
919 East Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
Leading Edge Academy San Tan (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7377 W. Hunt Hwy.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
5761 E. Brown Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gilbert, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Gilbert, AZ include Weinberg Gifted Academy, Neely Traditional Academy and Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public preschools are located in Gilbert?
32 public preschools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gilbert include: Playa Del Rey Elementary School vs. Neely Traditional Academy, Spectrum Elementary School vs. Ashland Elementary School, Gateway Pointe Elementary School vs. Higley Traditional Academy
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