For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,170 students in Gilbert, IA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilbert, IA are Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gilbert, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Intermediate School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Gr: PK-2 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilbert, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilbert, IA include Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert Intermediate School. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilbert?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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