For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 4,627 students in Gilbert, AZ (there are , 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 top ranked private schools in Gilbert, AZ include Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus, Creo Montessori School, and Creo Farm School Middle & High School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Gilbert ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
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
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
Gilbert Road KinderCare![Gilbert Road KinderCare Photo - Gilbert Road KinderCare]( "Gilbert Road KinderCare Photo - Gilbert Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
500 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 558-0739
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 558-0739
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 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
Power Ranch KinderCare![Power Ranch KinderCare Photo - ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Classroom]( "Power Ranch KinderCare Photo - ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
3269 East German Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-5106
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 279-5106
Gr: NS-PK
135 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 374-3911
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
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
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Gilbert, Arizona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Valley Acton Academy (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
1125 E Blue Spruce Ln
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 578-3583
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 578-3583
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
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 schools in Gilbert, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Gilbert, AZ include Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus, Creo Montessori School, and Creo Farm School Middle & High School.
How many private schools are located in Gilbert?
21 private schools are located in Gilbert.
How diverse are private schools in Gilbert?
Gilbert private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
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?
Which private schools in Gilbert are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Gilbert include: Christ Greenfield School vs. Gilbert Christian Schools, Spondeo Preschool vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Spondeo Preschool
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