Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Playa Del Rey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Playa del Rey Elementary School serves the west part of Gilbert, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Upcoming Events and News
- Open House - Thu., March 04, 2027 - get more information!
- Open House - Thu., May 06, 2027 - get more information!
- Sunny’s Back-to-School Guide for Playa del Rey Elementary - 07/21/2026The first day of school is Tuesday, July 28. To help you start the year strong, Sunny is sharing a BacktoSchool Guide for everything you need to stay connected, prepared, ...moreand ready for the best school year yet. hide
- Playa del Rey’s Melanie Volz Maintains National Board Certification, Recognized at GPS Governing Board Meeting - 05/20/2026Mrs. Volz, a Reading Specialist at Playa del Rey Elementary, earned a National Board Certification for the 2026 school year, a distinction achieved by approximately 3% of teachers nationwide.
- Playa del Rey Elementary Earns 2026 A+ Recognition from AEF, making a total of 19 A+ Schools of Excellence in GPS - 02/19/2026Four Gilbert Public Schools have been recognized with the A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation for their commitment to building a culture of excellent academics and ...morecommunity. hide
- Dads, Dogs, and Difference-Making: Playa del Rey Launches Watch D.O.G.S - 02/14/2026Playa del Rey Elementary is bringing D.O.G.S. to campus! The school recently started its Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program which will welcome volunteer dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other ...morefather figures to its campus every Thursday for the remainder of the school year. hide
School Overview
Playa Del Rey Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027
School Rankings
Playa Del Rey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Playa Del Rey Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Yellow
School Mascot
Sun Kings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Every Kid, Every Day.
- At Playa del Rey Elementary School, we believe that the development of a responsible citizen involves family, school, and community support. We will model authentic relationships and instill the importance of being both respectful and responsible. We will give every child opportunities to develop positive self-worth, the motivation to reach their full academic potential, and the social skills necessary to become a contributing member of society.
- We are delighted to offer our students the choice of conventional and accelerated classrooms Kindergarten - 6th grade so students can find the learning environment that fits their academic journey.
- On our campus, we instill a culture of PRIDE - Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy. PRIDE is built through our various initiatives available on campus such as our Acceleration Program, School Connect, VIK, SPICE II, and Building Blocks 3 & 4. Our students experience PRIDE through our many clubs and events like the Yearbook Club, Running Club, Student Council, Holiday House, Reading Under the Stars, and Veteran's Day Assembly.
- At Playa del Rey Elementary, we strive to make sure every student is successful every day. Every Kid, Every Day.
- We are proud to be an A-Rated School by the Arizona Department of Education and an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Education Foundation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playa Del Rey Elementary School's ranking?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is ranked #603 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Playa Del Rey Elementary School often compared to?
Playa Del Rey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neely Traditional Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Playa Del Rey Elementary School?
431 students attend Playa Del Rey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Playa Del Rey Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Playa Del Rey Elementary School?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Playa Del Rey Elementary School offer ?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Playa Del Rey Elementary School part of?
Playa Del Rey Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).
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