Four Gilbert Public Schools campuses have been named 2026 A+ Schools of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation, bringing the district’s total number of A+ schools to 19.
The newly recognized schools are Campo Verde High School, Gilbert Classical Academy, Highland Junior High School and Playa del Rey Elementary School.
The A+ School of Excellence program was created more than four decades ago as a way to identify Arizona public schools that could be recommended for the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Award. Each year, hundreds of schools apply for the designation, which recognizes campuses that demonstrate strong leadership, high‑quality instruction, community involvement and a student‑centered learning environment.
