Life鈥揕auren's Institute For Education is a nonsectarian special education school in suburban Gilbert, AZ, serving students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade.
The school enrolls 166 students, with 136 attending kindergarten through 12th grade, supported by 12 teachers.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1, allowing for personalized instruction within a suburban large community setting.
Approximately 31% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in the student population.
Located near other private and special education schools in Gilbert, the school provides an option within the local special education program landscape.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Life - Lauren's Institute For Education?
The application deadline for Life - Lauren's Institute For Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Life - Lauren's Institute For Education is Gilbert Christian Schools - District Office (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,386 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Autism Academy Of Education And Development
Special Education School
7581 S Willow Dr, Ste #103
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
720 E. Warner Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-3196
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-3196
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,386 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Autism Academy Of Education And Development
Special Education School
7581 S Willow Dr, Ste #103
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
Sierra School Gilbert
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Gateway Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2175 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Cenpatico Schools
Special Education School
290 S Cooper Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7169
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7169
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,386 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Autism Academy Of Education And Development
Special Education School
7581 S Willow Dr, Ste #103
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 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
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Gateway Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2175 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 857-0455
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,386 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
505 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
720 E. Warner Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-3196
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-3196
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
Wilkins Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
730 S Cooper Rd Ste C
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-2796
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 E Settlers Point Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-1481
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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