Gilbert Unified District, Arizona

Gilbert Unified District is a unified school district in Maricopa County, Arizona, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 217,969 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 60.2 sq mi (156 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
217,969 ± 4,562
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Maricopa County
Land area
60.2 sq mi (156 km²)
Median household income
$111,026 ± $2,924
Median home value
$514,400 ± $9,743
Water area
0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²)
State
Arizona
Census code (GEOID)
0403400
Coordinates (central point)
33.348049, -111.726983

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Gilbert Unified District, largest first

  1. Gilbert (town)280,262 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Higley Unified District4.2 mi south
  2. Mesa Unified District7.4 mi north
  3. Chandler Unified District7.8 mi southwest
  4. Queen Creek Unified District7.9 mi southeast
  5. Apache Junction Unified District18 mi east

These share a boundary with Gilbert Unified District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Gilbert Unified District before you rely on it.

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