For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,642 students in Gilbert, IA. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Gilbert, IA are Gilbert High School, Gilbert Intermediate School and Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilbert, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Intermediate School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilbert, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Gilbert, IA include Gilbert High School, Gilbert Intermediate School and Gilbert Elementary School. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Gilbert, IA?
4 public schools are located in Gilbert, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert, IA?
Gilbert, IA public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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