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Where creativity and academics come to life!
At Gilbert Arts Academy, students don't just learn — they create, perform, and discover. Our arts-integrated curriculum blends visual art, music, drama, and dance with core academics, so your child explores every subject in ways that are hands-on, meaningful, and genuinely fun.
Cognia Accredited
Free Breakfast for All Students
Before & After Care Available
PreK-8
Grades Served
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A Proud Leona Group School
Empowering Students to Own Their Futures
Gilbert Arts Academy is proud to be part of Leona Group Schools, as we redefine what's possible by empowering students to own their futures. We meet each child where they are, supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth in a safe, nurturing, tuition-free environment.
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Our Mission
Where Creativity and Academics Grow Together
At Gilbert Arts Academy, we believe every child is a creator. Our arts-integrated approach weaves visual art, music, drama, and dance into rigorous core academics—so students learn to think critically, express themselves boldly, and discover their unique gifts.
As a tuition-free Pre K-8 public school, we pair a nurturing, individualized environment with a rigorous academic program. Our dedicated educators know every student by name and help each child grow in confidence, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
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Grades Offered
25
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1:1
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Cognia
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Why Gilbert Arts Academy?
Where Creativity Meets Achievement
An arts-integrated PreK-8 education where creativity fuels academics and every child is known, encouraged, and inspired to flourish.
Arts-Integrated Learning
Visual art, music, drama, and dance are woven into every subject—turning reading, math, and science into hands-on, creative discovery that helps concepts stick.
Music, Drama & Dance
Students take the stage and find their voice through performing arts, building the confidence, collaboration, and joyful expression that carry into every classroom.
Strong Core Academics
Creativity never comes at the cost of rigor. Our Cognia-accredited program pairs individualized attention with 1:1 technology to help every student excel.
Arts in Every Classroom
See the Arts in Action
Step inside Gilbert Arts Academy and watch our students bring learning to life through music, movement, visual art, and performance. This is arts-integrated education in action.
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A Creative Home Where Every Child Belongs
Gilbert Arts Academy is a small, welcoming PreK-8 campus where the arts come alive in every classroom. Bright studios, performance spaces, and caring teachers give students the room to create, collaborate, and grow—in a place where they are known by name.
Arts-Integrated Classrooms
Visual art, music, drama, and dance woven into daily learning across every subject
Known by Name
A small campus where every teacher knows and supports each individual child
Tuition-Free
A top academic program and Cognia accreditation, at no cost to families
Family Voices
What Our Parents Say
The faculty here is genuinely invested in building character, not just raising test scores. They take the “extra five minutes” to make sure students feel seen and supported. It truly feels like a private school education in a tuition-free environment. If you want a school where your child is treated as an individual and encouraged to flourish both socially and academically, GAA is the place to be!
Gilbert Arts Academy is a wonderful school. The educators and administration are all lovely. The campus is small enough to offer individual attention to students, and large enough to offer opportunities for growth and learning. We love GAA!
We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Gilbert Arts Academy. I love that every teacher truly knows each student by name. The integration of art into learning makes it such a creative and engaging environment, and the staff genuinely cares about every child. There’s a strong sense of community, and it’s clear that the school focuses not just on academics, but on building confidence, kindness, and a love of learning. We feel so lucky to be part of it.
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Student Life at Gilbert Arts Academy
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Ready to Join Our Community?
Enrollment is open for the 2026-2027 school year. Schedule a tour or apply today!