In Arizona, where you live no longer decides where your kids go to school. Open enrollment, charters, micro schools, ESA funding, and homeschool communities are all on the table. I help Gilbert families understand every option first, then find the home that makes the one they choose work.
Every schooling path available to Gilbert families, district, charter, private, micro school, ESA, and homeschool, with what each one costs and requires, plus neighborhood, commute, and home-price notes so you can plan both at once.
Most families only know about the first one. Arizona gives you all six, and the choice changes what you need from a home: the commute, the space, the budget. Here's the plain-language version. You decide what fits your family; I'll help you find the home that supports it.
Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified, and Chandler Unified all serve parts of town. Your address sets your home school, but Arizona's open enrollment lets you apply to other district schools if they have room. Housing impact: the boundary matters less than you think, the commute matters more.
Public, free, and not tied to your address. Gilbert has a deep bench of charters with different models, from classical to STEM to arts. Many have waitlists, so timing your move around enrollment windows can matter more than the neighborhood.
Independent schools with their own admissions and calendars. Arizona's ESA program can be applied toward tuition. Housing impact: usually a drive, so we plan around the route, not the boundary.
Small mixed-age groups, often 8–20 students, sometimes on farms or in homes and churches. My own kids attend one. These run on relationships and word of mouth, so I can tell you which ones exist and how they work.
Arizona's ESA program gives eligible families state education funds to spend on private tuition, micro schools, tutoring, curriculum, and more. Amounts and rules change, so I keep a current summary in the guide and point you to the official source for your situation.
Arizona requires a simple affidavit with the county, and the East Valley has a large network of co-ops, hybrid programs, and enrichment days. Housing impact: families often want a dedicated learning space, a larger lot, or proximity to a co-op hub.
Micro schools, charters, and landmarks pinned on a map of Gilbert. Tap a pin for my take and a short video from my visit.
Information is general and provided for education, not as a recommendation of any school or program. Enrollment rules, funding amounts, and availability change; verify with the school, district, or the Arizona Department of Education. Every family's fit is their own to decide.
A five-minute drive changes the lot size, the HOA, the commute, and the price. These are the communities buyers ask me about most, and what I tell them.
White fences, mature trees, and a small-town feel. Popular with families who want the classic look and don't mind an HOA.
Working farm, Barnone shops, and porches that face the street. Homes move fast here and rarely sit.
Waterfront lots and a resort-style clubhouse close to the 60. A steady favorite for move-up buyers.
Parks, lakes, and schools inside the community. Larger selection of price points than most of Gilbert.
Newer construction near the 202 and the new Gilbert Regional Park. Good fit for buyers who want low maintenance.
Golf-course community with custom and semi-custom homes. Quieter, larger lots, pricier.
Downtown Gilbert with the water tower, restaurants, and Saturday market. Older homes, some on big lots.
Larger parcels, room for animals and workshops, fewer HOAs. I'll walk you through wells, septic, and flood-zone questions.
Not sure which fits? Grab the guide or text me and tell me how you want to live. I'll narrow it down to two or three.
Most agents start with listings. I start with you, so we don't waste weekends touring homes in neighborhoods you'd never choose.
Your must-haves, your budget, your commute, and how your kids learn now or how you'd like them to. I'll tell you plainly what that buys in Gilbert today and where it buys the most.
Two or three communities matched to how you actually live and the schooling path you've chosen, with lender introductions if you need one. Relocating from out of state? We do this over video before you fly in.
Curated showings, a competitive offer strategy, and hands-on negotiation through inspection and closing. 20 years of sales means I don't leave money on the table.
Get a real number based on recent Gilbert sales, not an online estimate. Face-forward marketing, professional photos, and a pricing strategy built for this market.
Educators are the people I most enjoy working with, and the ones the market often treats worst. Whether you're buying your first home on a teacher's salary or looking for space to start a micro school, here's where I can help.
Down-payment assistance programs, lender options that work with school-year pay schedules, and an honest look at what's realistic in and around Gilbert. No judgment, no upselling.
Homes with a separate casita or bonus room, church and community-center partnerships, farm and acreage properties, and the zoning questions to ask before you sign anything.
I'm building a directory of Gilbert-area micro schools, co-ops, tutors, and ESA-eligible programs. If you run one, tell me about it and I'll include you in the guide families receive.
I'm Samantha Majidi, a licensed agent in Arizona and Utah with LPT Realty. Before real estate, I spent two decades in medical equipment and automotive sales, which is another way of saying I've sat across the table from tough negotiators for twenty years. Today I use that for the families I represent in Gilbert.
"We were very clear we were only kicking tires. It was a weekend, and the home was 45 minutes from where Sammy lives. Even so, she showed up gracious, prepared, and fully present, as if we were buying the house the next day. Three days later, we made an offer. When a financial blip on my end caused the deal to fall apart days before closing, she took it upon herself to find a solution. She had the connections, the drive, and the calm confidence that says, 'Don't quit on me, I've got you.' And she got us closed. Sammy is genuine. She does what she says she'll do. She listens first. She cares deeply."
Ron R. · Bought a home to upsize for the grandkids"Sammy is an incredible realtor. She went above and beyond with everything from the very beginning to our closing. She is very responsive, knowledgeable, understanding, and motivated. We successfully closed an assumable mortgage thanks to Sammy. 100% recommend!"
Bought a single-family home in Queen Creek, AZ · 2025"Hands down the best person my husband and I have ever worked with. She is patient, kind, well educated, and very dedicated to helping you find not only the perfect home, but the best, most affordable price as well. She fights to get you the best deal and is there at all hours to answer any question. Not once did I feel pressured to buy. If I could, I'd give her a 50-star review."
Buyer couple · East Valley, AZ