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Take a look inside Playa del Rey Elementary and learn about our Sun Kings Family and kindergarten options.
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Playa del Rey is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education!
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Playa del Rey offers both conventional and accelerated classrooms from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. In accelerated subjects are taught at an accelerated pace with skills and concepts and a variety of approved materials that enrich the learning experience. This is designed to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment for students with strong academic abilities and motivation to learn.
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Playa del Rey offers two different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Playa del Rey has Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old, and Building Blocks Preschool for children 3 & 4 years old.
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Take a look inside Playa del Rey Elementary and learn about our Sun King Family. We offer both conventional classrooms utilizing the district curriculum and accelerated classrooms K-6 where students can work at an accelerated pace with additional enrichment so you can find the right fit for your child and family.
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We offer Chess Club, Running Club, Student Council, Jump Rope, Yearbook, Volleyball, and Drama Club.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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Gilbert Public Schools is launching ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform in January 2026. Your school has been selected to participate in our district pilot, which will begin in October 2025 and will include: Mesquite High, Mesquite Junior High, Settler’s Point Elementary, Playa del Rey Elementary, Gilbert Elementary, and Burk Elementary.
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