Playa del Rey Elementary School is a public school for prekindergarten through sixth grade students.
Students are challenged by a hands-on curriculum with a focus on science, mathematics and language arts. Special education, accelerated and gifted programs are available. Playa del Rey Elementary School offers various clubs and activities to activate all learning styles. Clubs include choir, ukulele, garden and kindness clubs.
Gilbert Public Schools District offers enrichment classes to introduce students to art, sports and the community around them. Home of the Sun Kings, Playa del Rey Elementary School encourages school pride by building a community for students to explore. Physical fitness is promoted with weekly classes to engage youths in a healthy wellness routine.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
550 N Horne St,
Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.2%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
28%
State Average
44%
Science
43%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
White
41.6%
Hispanic
31.2%
Two or more races
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Black
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
2.2%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/16/2025
My son was at Playa 3-6 grade. My daughter is in 4th and has been there since kindergarten. Since the beginning of our time at Playa we have seen the school grow tremendously. The current school principal has been there for about three or four years now (as of 2025) and has brought such wonderful, p...
4/3/2025
I have two children enrolled at this school, and I appreciate the quality of management and the supportive nature of the staff. One of my children requires some additional assistance in math, reading, and writing. Although they were once provided with extra resources to foster their development, it...
2/6/2025
The staff is wonderful and nice. The kids are great and seem to be engaged by the teachers.
2/6/2025
Lovely environment within the school. Friendly teachers and staff. Children are helped alot and if struggling extra help is provided.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$331K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
32
Average Home Value
$584,296
Median Lot Size
4,573 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$119,269
% of College Grads
44.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,079 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.1%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Oak Tree Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Park Village Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
McQueen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Villa Madeira Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Circle G Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
Vista Allegre Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Playa Del Rey Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Gilbert, AZ and is served by the Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 476 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Playa Del Rey Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $584,296. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mesquite High School, Gilbert Classical Academy, Evit - Mesa High School, and more. Learn more about what Gilbert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Playa Del Rey Elementary School.