Where Gilbert families have grown, thrived, and belonged for thirty years
A tuition-free, A+ Excelling K-8 charter school on a 17-acre campus near Stapley and Baseline, with hands-on academics, championship athletics, and the arts. Come see why Gilbert calls EDUPRIZE home.
A campus built for how children actually learn
EDUPRIZE has proudly served the Gilbert community for nearly thirty years, earning statewide recognition for academic excellence, student growth, and innovation. Our K-8 campus spans more than 17 acres near Stapley and Baseline Roads, with easy access to U.S. 60, and it is designed to support learning, creativity, and student life. Here, students do not just sit and listen. They engage, explore, and create, guided by certified teachers in classrooms that stay small enough for every child to be known.
Welcome home, Eagles.Everything under one roof
A+ Excelling
The longest streak of consecutive A+ Excelling ratings of any charter school in Arizona.
Purpose-Built Facilities
Theater-in-the-round, gymnasiums, tech labs, playgrounds, and hands-on science environments.
Championship Athletics
Competitive teams with divisional and state championships across multiple sports.
Science-Based Learning
Hands-on labs connect standards to real-world application through thematic exploration.
Small Class Sizes
Typically under 25 students, for personalized attention and real relationships.
Music, Arts & Creativity
Choir, band, drama, and immersive arts let students perform, design, and express.
Gifted & Advanced
Differentiated instruction with robust gifted, enrichment, and advanced coursework.
Safe, Inclusive Campus
Secure facilities and a welcoming, student-centered environment.
Options built around your family
Everything we do is designed for your child. We offer a variety of program options to fit your family's needs, all built on our proven curriculum and taught by passionate, certified teachers.
Full-Day Program
A well-balanced day pairing our core curriculum with a weekly rotation of specials taught by our specialist team, plus lunch and recess brain breaks that build social-emotional skills. Kindergarten through 8th grade.
See our approachFLEX Program
Flexible Learning Experience for busy families. AM FLEX sends students home by lunchtime, while PM FLEX offers a slower start with a 3:40 PM release. Perfect for music, sports, and family-filled days.
Explore FLEXPre-Kindergarten
A nurturing introduction to all the fun school can be, taught by an Early Childhood certified teacher and instructional aide. Quality Pre-K at the lowest rates in the area, backed by our Price Match Guarantee.
See Pre-K details & pricingSTEAM & Before/After Care
Extended-day options for working families, blending technology, arts, and fitness. Before and after school care is available for grades K through 7 at a reasonable fee.
View 2026-27 program flyer
Room to learn, create, and compete
Our Gilbert campus was purpose-built for the whole child. Students explore passions beyond the classroom through arts, sports, clubs, and competitive experiences that build confidence, leadership, and teamwork.
- Theater-in-the-round for choir, band, and drama
- Gymnasiums and championship-level athletic teams
- Multiple technology and science labs
- Robotics, art, leadership, and academic clubs
- Beautifully designed outdoor play and athletic spaces
Real moments from our Eagle family
Experience EDUPRIZE first-hand
Discover why thousands of Arizona families choose EDUPRIZE. Tours include a presentation with school administration, a Q&A session, and a guided walk through our facilities. They last about 60 to 90 minutes, and school-age children are encouraged to join and picture themselves thriving here. We offer both monthly group tours and one-on-one tours by appointment.
Smart questions to ask any school you tour
- What is your student-to-teacher ratio in each classroom?
- Are your teachers certified? Are you accredited?
- Do you offer schedules that fit family needs?
- Do you offer honors or gifted programs?
- What is your state letter grade or school rating?
- Do you offer STEM-based learning experiences?
Led with care
I am proud to serve as the EDUPRIZE Elementary Principal. With 23 years in education, including 5 years teaching and 6 years as Dean of Students at EDUPRIZE, I chose to serve this community because of our commitment to personalized learning for every child. We have the best teachers, staff, parents, and students, and I am humbled and honored to lead them.
Stay connected with campus life
Explore upcoming activities, academic dates, and celebrations. Choose the calendar that matches your student's grade level.
Your seat at Gilbert is waiting.
Our most popular grades fill quickly. Apply now for the 2026-27 school year.
Find us in Gilbert
Gilbert Campus
580 West Melody Avenue
Gilbert, AZ 85233
480-344-2622
gilbertenrollment@eduprize.com
g.attendance@eduprize.com
480-813-9537
Answers for Gilbert families
Our Gilbert campus serves kindergarten through 8th grade, and we also offer Pre-K and our FLEX program. EDUPRIZE Online serves K through 12 statewide, separately from the Gilbert campus.
Yes. Our K-8 program is a tuition-free public charter school with no income requirements and no hidden fees. Pre-K is offered separately at the lowest rates in the area with our Price Match Guarantee. See the Pre-K page for current pricing.
We are at 580 West Melody Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233, on a 17-acre campus near Stapley and Baseline Roads with easy access to U.S. 60.
FLEX stands for Flexible Learning Experience, available for 1st through 6th grade. AM FLEX lets students finish by lunchtime, and PM FLEX offers a later start with a 3:40 PM release. Learn more on our FLEX page.
We offer monthly group tours and one-on-one tours by appointment. Tours run about 60 to 90 minutes and children are welcome. Book at eduprize.com/tour or email gilbertenrollment@eduprize.com.
Apply online at eduprize.com/Apply. Proof of Arizona residency is required to consider a student for enrollment. Our enrollment team will guide you through every step.
Every schedule and program, in one place
From Kindergarten scheduling to online learning, here's where to find full details, current hours, and enrollment information for every EDUPRIZE Gilbert program.
Kindergarten Program & Schedule Options
Full details on our tuition-free FLEX and Full Day Kindergarten options, including sample daily schedules, for the 2026-27 school year.
View 2026-27 KG program optionsBefore & After School / STEAM
Current hours and enrollment details for morning and evening extended-care options at the Gilbert campus.
View 2026-27 program flyerFLEX Program
AM and PM Flexible Learning Experience options built around busy family schedules, at no extra cost.
Explore FLEXPre-Kindergarten
Full-day and part-day Pre-K taught by an Early Childhood certified teacher, at the lowest rates in the area with our Price Match Guarantee.
See Pre-K details & pricingEDUPRIZE Online
Tuition-free online learning for students who need a different schedule or setting, from kindergarten through high school.
Explore EDUPRIZE Online