Sierra Schools of Gilbert

Arizona Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school for Arizona students from kindergarten through grade 12. Certified teachers lead classes online while caregivers support each student’s daily learning at home.

The Autism Academy for Education and Development operates a Gilbert campus at 2061 South Gilbert Rd. as part of its network of Arizona locations. It provides K-12+ education exclusively for students with autism, including kindergarten through high school programs and the B.R.I.D.G.E. post-12th grade transition program. The school delivers individualized education plans focused on academics, communication, social skills, daily living skills, and vocational preparation in a structured environment with small class sizes and in-house therapies. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and approved by the Arizona Department of Education to provide special education services. Families enroll directly or through district placements. The Gilbert campus offers the same programming as other sites, with options for tours and enrollment support via the main site.

Pathways School and Evaluation Center is a small non-profit, state-approved K-12 private day school and evaluation center with a campus at 1540 North Burk St in Gilbert, AZ. It educates children with learning differences, attention deficits, and developmental delays. The school uses a Montessori-informed approach blending direct instruction, exploratory learning, multi-sensory interventions, and social skills training. It provides speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and academic therapy, with low student-teacher ratios. Enrollment is open for the 2026-27 school year across locations. Families submit an interest form and IEP/MET documents for review; tours and decisions follow. It accepts ESA funds and offers scholarships. The Gilbert campus serves K-6th grade.