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Gilbert Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 4,954 students in Gilbert, AZ.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
31% of private elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 4,954
  • Average Tuition: $13,380
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Gilbert, AZ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 4,954
  • Average Tuition: $13,380
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Gilbert, AZ School Trends

Top Ranked Gilbert Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Christ Greenfield School Photo
Christ Greenfield School
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
(11)
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Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo
Creo Farm School Middle & High School
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
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Creo Montessori School Photo
Creo Montessori School
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
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Gilbert Christian Schools - District Office Photo
Gilbert Christian Schools - District Office
Gr: PK-12 | 2,408 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 809-6690
(14)
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Map of Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus
Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students
Christian
4341 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 638-8000
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Map of Sierra School Gilbert
Sierra School Gilbert
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
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Map of Bella Montessori Preschool
Bella Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
700 S. Islands Drive West
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 993-3393
(1)
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Map of Fusion Academy Gilbert
Fusion Academy Gilbert
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
400 E. Rivulon Boulevard, Suite 113
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(877) 673-8893
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Map of Gateway Baptist Academy
Gateway Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Baptist
2175 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
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Greenhouse Montessori Photo
Greenhouse Montessori
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
(7)
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
3335 East Baseline Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-4255
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Map of Life - Lauren's Institute For Education
Life - Lauren's Institute For Education
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Special Education School
1305 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 621-8361
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Map of Pathways School
Pathways School
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Special Education School
1540 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 259-7788
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Map of Pieceful Solutions Llc
Pieceful Solutions Llc
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Special Education School
5222 E Baseline Rd, Ste 108
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 309-4792
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Spondeo Preschool Photo
Spondeo Preschool
Gr: NS-3 | 108 students
Montessori School
135 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 374-3911
(2)
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Gilbert, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

Map of East Valley Acton Academy
East Valley Acton Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
Montessori School
1125 E Blue Spruce Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 578-3583
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Val Vista Lakes KinderCare Photo
Val Vista Lakes KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1545 North Parkway Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621
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Gilbert, AZ Private School Trends (10-Year)

16
Private Schools
+166.7% (+10 schools) 10-yr
4,954
Students
+273.0% (+3,626 students) 10-yr
$13,380
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
+16.7% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.8% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gilbert)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
16 Schools
311 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearGilbert, AZ Total Schools
202514
202414
20239
20227
20217
20207
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
4,954 Students
58,978 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025322201199
2024300195192
2023350194193
2022366192205
2021337188201
2020321176188
2019394176193
2018360174190
2017365179199
2016303172196
2015221137183
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% Students of Color
21%
38%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202523%39%33%
202420%38%32%
202320%40%32%
202211%40%32%
202112%41%31%
202012%41%31%
201518%37%31%
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0.58
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20250.610.710.64
20240.580.700.64
20230.440.710.63
20220.490.710.62
20210.520.710.62
20200.530.710.62
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# American Indian Students
28 Students
1,946 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
152 Students
1,535 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20231%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
319 Students
11,022 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20257%19%9%
20245%19%9%
20233%22%9%
20227%22%8%
20218%22%9%
20208%23%9%
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# Black Students
132 Students
2,644 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20253%5%8%
20243%5%8%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
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# White Students
1,392 Students
25,244 Students
% White Students
29%
44%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202532%44%55%
202432%45%55%
202324%41%55%
202225%42%57%
202127%42%57%
202029%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
106 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
2,730 Students
15,282 Students
% of Others Students
57%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202553%26%22%
202456%25%22%
202371%27%22%
202267%27%22%
202164%26%20%
202062%23%19%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
289 Teachers
4,888 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGilbert, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202516:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202013:112:111:1
201915:112:111:1
201826:112:111:1
201722:112:111:1
201618:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1227
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,380
$10,510
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,300
$654
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
59%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,100
$5,300
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ include Creo Montessori School, Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus, and Creo Farm School Middle & High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gilbert?
15 private elementary schools are located in Gilbert.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Gilbert?
Gilbert private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gilbert?
31% of private elementary schools in Gilbert are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?

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