Playa Del Rey Elementary School

A community garden at Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert teaches students about science.

A shady playground at Playa Del Rey Elementary School protects students from the heat.

A smaller playground at Playa Del Rey Elementary School in Gilbert is perfect for smaller kids.

Playa Del Rey Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

550 N Horne St, Gilbert, AZ

Northwest Gilbert Neighborhood

Gilbert Public Schools

476 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
39%

Reading Proficiency
48%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 56.1%	Female 43.9%
Male 56.1%	Economically disadvantaged 48%
Female 43.9%	White 43.6%
Hispanic 36.2%	Two or more races 9.3%
Asian 4.6%	Limited English proficient 4.2%
Black 3.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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...

4.0 parent

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...

5.0 parent

2/6/2025

The staff is wonderful and nice. The kids are great and seem to be engaged by the teachers.

5.0 parent

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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Arizona Maricopa County Gilbert 85233 Northwest Gilbert

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $580,495. 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.

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