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Best Gilbert Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 18,815 students in Gilbert, AZ. The top-ranked public preschools in Gilbert, AZ are Weinberg Gifted Academy, Neely Traditional Academy and Ashland Elementary School. 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 58% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gilbert, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9900
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7520 S Adora Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Chandler Traditional Academy-freedom
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6040 S Joslyn Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2550 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2801
Gr: PK-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Higley Traditional Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3391 E Vest Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 424-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
San Tan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3443 E Calistoga Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Spectrum Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2846 S Spectrum Way
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-0117
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
230 N Cole Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
Gr: PK-6 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4333 S Deanza Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Finley Farms Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1624
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Riggs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6930 S Seville Blvd W
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3507 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1211 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2803
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3680 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 855-5732
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 E Mesquite St
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Towne Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 N Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 854-1545
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Settlers Point Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 E Settlers Point Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3777 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1359
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1030 N Blue Grotto Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-6301
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Power Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4351 S Ranch House Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2424.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1535 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2022
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 N Key Biscayne Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2626.
Islands Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-0742
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2727.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2069 South De La Torre Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
Burk Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
545 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 W Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-8624
Gr: PK-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 N Horne St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 892-7810
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
Oak Tree Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 W Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 632-4785
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gilbert, AZ?
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?

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