For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools serving 4,247 students in Gilbert, AZ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ include Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus, Creo Farm School Middle & High School, and Creo Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Gilbert Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creo Farm School Middle & High School![Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo]()

Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
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. 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
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gr: PK-12 | 2,070 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
4341 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 638-8000
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
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
700 S. Islands Drive West
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 993-3393
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 993-3393
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
East Valley Acton Academy
Montessori School
1125 E Blue Spruce Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 578-3583
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 578-3583
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
Gateway Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2175 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Life - Lauren's Institute For Education
Special Education School
1305 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 621-8361
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
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
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 309-4792
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Gilbert, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Val Vista Lakes KinderCare (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool
1545 North Parkway Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ include Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus, Creo Farm School Middle & High School, and Creo Montessori School.
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 20% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gilbert?
Which private elementary schools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Gilbert include: Christ Greenfield School vs. Gilbert Christian Schools, Gateway Baptist Academy vs. Gilbert Christian Schools
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