For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 528 students in Gilbert, IA. The top-ranked public high school in Gilbert, IA is Gilbert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public high schools.
Gilbert, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilbert High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gilbert, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gilbert, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilbert, IA include Gilbert High School. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Gilbert?
1 public high schools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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