District guide
Gilbert Unified District (4239) public schools
Parent-focused district context for Maricopa County, AZ: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Gilbert Unified District (4239) tells you before choosing a home
Gilbert Unified District (4239) is listed with 38 public schools and 33,281 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 26 primary, 5 middle, 6 high, 1 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
38 district schools are associated with Maricopa County in the current file, about 3% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
26
16,252 reported students
5
4,817 reported students
6
11,829 reported students
1
383 reported students
Parent checks for Gilbert Unified District (4239)
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School Regular | High | 8–12 | GILBERT | 3,174 | Profile |
| Gilbert High School Regular | High | 7–12 | GILBERT | 2,354 | Profile |
| Desert Ridge High Regular | High | 8–12 | MESA | 2,284 | Profile |
| Campo Verde High School Regular | High | 8–12 | GILBERT | 1,991 | Profile |
| Mesquite High School Regular | High | 8–12 | GILBERT | 1,430 | Profile |
| Greenfield Junior High School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | GILBERT | 1,204 | Profile |
| Highland Jr High School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | MESA | 979 | Profile |
| Desert Ridge Jr. High Regular | Middle | 7–8 | MESA | 973 | Profile |
| Greenfield Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 969 | Profile |
| Augusta Ranch Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | MESA | 953 | Profile |
| Canyon Rim Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | MESA | 849 | Listed only |
| South Valley Jr. High Regular | Middle | 7–8 | GILBERT | 848 | Listed only |
| Highland Park Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 819 | Listed only |
| Ashland Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 817 | Listed only |
| Mesquite Jr High School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | GILBERT | 813 | Listed only |
| Neely Traditional Academy Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 805 | Listed only |
| Meridian Regular | Primary | PK–6 | MESA | 791 | Listed only |
| Superstition Springs Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | MESA | 787 | Listed only |
| Towne Meadows Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 663 | Listed only |
| Finley Farms Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 638 | Listed only |
| Mesquite Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–8 | GILBERT | 599 | Listed only |
| Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 Regular | High | 7–12 | GILBERT | 596 | Listed only |
| Carol Rae Ranch Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 586 | Listed only |
| Gilbert Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 586 | Listed only |
| Spectrum Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 584 | Listed only |
| Settlers Point Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 574 | Listed only |
| Patterson Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 567 | Listed only |
| Quartz Hill Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 549 | Listed only |
| Islands Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 510 | Listed only |
| Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 498 | Listed only |
| Sonoma Ranch Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 483 | Listed only |
| Burk Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 481 | Listed only |
| Boulder Creek Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | MESA | 465 | Listed only |
| Playa del Rey Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 461 | Listed only |
| Oak Tree Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–6 | GILBERT | 418 | Listed only |
| Pioneer Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–8 | GILBERT | 416 | Listed only |
| Harris Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | MESA | 384 | Listed only |
| GPS Global Academy Regular | Other | KG–12 | GILBERT | 383 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Gilbert Unified District (4239) FAQ
What schools are included for Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Gilbert Unified District (4239) includes 38 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 26 primary, 5 middle, 6 high, 1 other schools.
Does this Gilbert Unified District (4239) page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Gilbert Unified District (4239) or local assignment tools.
Is Gilbert Unified District (4239) ranked as the best district in Maricopa County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Gilbert Unified District (4239) schools have detailed profiles?
10 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.