Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo

Best Gilbert Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools serving 6,457 students in Gilbert, AZ.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
36% of private elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Gilbert Private Elementary 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
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
[+] 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
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,457 Students
60,242 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
289 Teachers
4,885 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
1239
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,317
$11,404
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,300
$709
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
59%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,100
$6,116
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.71
# American Indian Students
28 Students
1,957 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
152 Students
1,563 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
319 Students
11,030 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
132 Students
2,657 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,389 Students
25,365 Students
% White Students
22%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
106 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
4,236 Students
16,865 Students
% of Others Students
68%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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?
How many private elementary schools are located in Gilbert?
14 private elementary schools are located in Gilbert.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Gilbert?
Gilbert private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gilbert?
36% of private elementary schools in Gilbert are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?

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