| Index | Gilbert | Arizona | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | 12% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 44 | 1,863 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 6 | 316 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 148 | 7,963 |
| Index | Gilbert | Arizona | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 93.7% | 83.7% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 93.5% | 82.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 79.2% | 62.0% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 53.0% | 36.5% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 42.4% | 28.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 14.3% | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 44 public schools, 6 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Gilbert. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Gilbert, AZ schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 19:1. In Gilbert, AZ, an average of 93.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 93.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 234,495 | 17% | 64.7% |
| Gilbert, AZ | 226,832 | n/a |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Arlington, VA | 226,092 | 83% | 72.1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 228,694 | 57% | 17.6% |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 230,436 | 33% | 31.2% |
| Irving, TX | 232,013 | 46% | 5.1% |
| Chesapeake, VA | 233,194 | 83% | 73.2% |
| Gilbert, AZ | 226,832 | n/a |
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