Gilbert, Arizona Schools Overview

Gilbert Schools: an overview

Gilbert, Arizona is served by several school districts, but the largest and most prominent is Gilbert Public Schools (GPS).

Here’s a breakdown of Gilbert schools:

Gilbert Public Schools (GPS):

GPS is one of the largest school districts in Arizona, serving over 34,000 students across 39 schools.

The district is recognized for academic excellence, offering a variety of programs including traditional, accelerated, gifted, and special education options.

For the 2023/24 school year, GPS received an “A” rating from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), with all schools achieving at least a “B” rating. In 2022-23, 23 GPS schools received an “A” grade from the ADE.

GPS offers open enrollment for students living outside the district’s boundaries.

The district includes a range of schools, from high schools and junior high schools located in Gilbert and Mesa, to numerous elementary schools and various academies and alternative education options.

To enroll, required documents include a birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, and any relevant legal guardianship or custodial paperwork. Information regarding kindergarten early entrance screening can be found in the referenced documents.

GPS has implemented a district-wide policy on cell phone usage in classrooms, requiring K-8 students to keep phones off and stored throughout the school day, while high school students must turn off and store phones during class.

Higley Unified School District: This district serves a part of Gilbert with 15 schools and nearly 12,000 students. In 2022-23, Higley Unified had 12 out of 14 campuses earn an “A” grade.

Chandler Unified School District: Serving a section of west Gilbert, this district has 45 schools and over 44,500 students. For the 2022-23 school year, 30 out of 44 Chandler Unified schools received “A” grades.

Note: School grades and performance ratings can change annually. For the most current information, it is best to check with the Arizona Department of Education and the specific school district websites.