The Goddard School Photo

Best Gilbert Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 6,849 students in Gilbert, AZ (there are 75 public schools, serving 49,577 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Gilbert, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
23% of private schools in Gilbert, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Gilbert Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Creo Farm School Middle & High School
Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo
Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creo Montessori School
Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
Christ Greenfield School
Christ Greenfield School Photo - Friends!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gilbert Christian Schools - District Office
Gilbert Christian Schools - District Office Photo
(Christian)
(13)
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gr: PK-12 | 4,019 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
4341 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 638-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Tuition listed
Sierra School Gilbert
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Smart Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
1555 N Fiesta Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 689-5999
Gr: 6-12 | 273 students Tuition listed
Bella Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
(1)
700 S. Islands Drive West
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 993-3393
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Gateway Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2175 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Gilbert Road KinderCare
Gilbert Road KinderCare Photo - Gilbert Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
500 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 558-0739
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
720 E. Warner Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-3196
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1420 N. Higley Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-6028
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4080 E. Germann Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 988-0185
Gr: NS-K
Greenhouse Montessori
Greenhouse Montessori Photo - Greenhouse Montessori
Montessori School
(6)
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
La Petite Academy
3335 East Baseline Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-4255
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Life - Lauren's Institute For Education
Special Education School
1305 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 621-8361
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Pathways School
Special Education School
1540 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 259-7788
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Pieceful Solutions Llc
Special Education School
5222 E Baseline Rd, Ste 108
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 309-4792
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Power Ranch KinderCare
Power Ranch KinderCare Photo - Private Kindergarten Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
3269 East German Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-5106
Gr: NS-PK
Spondeo Preschool
Spondeo Preschool Photo
Montessori School
(1)
135 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 374-3911
Gr: NS-K | 108 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3901 East Guadalupe Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-3737
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Tuition listed
Wilkins Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
730 S Cooper Rd Ste C
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1125 E Blue Spruce Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 578-3583
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
1545 North Parkway Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Gilbert)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,849 Students
80,123 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
293 Teachers
6,243 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,174
$12,290
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,300
$658
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,100
$6,176
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$309.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
28 Students
2,194 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
152 Students
1,887 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
321 Students
14,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
133 Students
2,980 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,410 Students
30,827 Students
% White Students
21%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4,546 Students
26,240 Students
% of Others Students
69%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Gilbert, AZ?
How many private schools are located in Gilbert?
22 private schools are located in Gilbert.
How diverse are private schools in Gilbert?
Gilbert private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Gilbert go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Gilbert are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gilbert?
23% of private schools in Gilbert are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?

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