American Leadership Academy, Gilbert South K-6

I'm a mom of 5. I've never had to move a child from one school to another but when we had a difficult situation at our neighborhood school, I looked into switching our son to ALA. The staff at ALA was amazing from getting us in for a tour to signing up for school. We've been at ALA for almost a year. I feel & see that they genuinely care for families. I can see that the staff at this location works as a team and I have personally seen Mrs. Frame often working alongside her staff. When you create an excellent work environment, it trickles down and my child is having a wonderful experienced at ALA! My child has been challenged in his strengths and weaknesses in both education and personal behaviors through the RAISE structure ALA has created (Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service & Excellence). I highly recommend ALA schools.

My wife and I (and our two daughters that attend) absolutely love EVERYTHING about ALA Gilbert South! ALA was there for their student’s families, having the courage to stop listening to the scare tactics of surrounding school districts and open up IN PERSON on August 17th and the students are thriving! (Looks like they were right) This school has a very Pro-American feel and visible Patriotism. The values that are instilled at home are reinforced at ALA instead of the opposite. They say the Pledge of Allegiance everyday (We had an issue with a teacher not doing the pledge at the CUSD elementary school our girls transferred from, and the teacher lying to my face about why they weren’t). My kids LOVE their teachers and are doing great. My only regret is that I didn’t find ALA sooner, or my children would have started there! Thank you ALA!

I was never a charter school person until I toured ALA Gilbert south. I love the energy by the front office staff, the curriculum, the teachers are amazing and always so positive, they care about the kiddos and set reasonable expectations. We left CUSD and have no intentions of returning. My favorite thing about ALA is the leadership they are instilling in all of these young minds.

We just moved our two boys (1st and 6th grade) here this year from CUSD. We absolutely see a huge difference in their education! They have been getting great grades, their teachers are the best, and there are so many after-school activities they can be involved in. We are 100% happy with our choice and would recommend it to anyone! We are so grateful for ALA!

This school was the best decision we have made. Not only is the school amazing but the teachers are absolutely wonderful. With the class sizing being small they can really focus on each child’s needs. My kids are excited to go to school each morning and told us they are never going to another school. We would recommend ALA Gilbert South to anyone. AMAZING SCHOOL!!!

Absolutely love this school. My daughter was apprehensive about making the switch but since the start of school she has really blossomed and come into her own. The teachers and staff here are top notch. I am so glad we found ALA South Gilbert. Cannot say enough good things about this school

This school has been fantastic for our family. My kids like it and through the pandemic these people wanted to do their jobs unlike the public school teachers unions and school boards. At first I was apprehensive of the whole public charter thing, but it has great all around. We were happy to re-enroll!

We have attended for 1 full year it was an easy decision to pull our kiddos out of there old school and start fresh with American Leadership Academy. They have provided a safe and amazing academic environment where I can finally see my kids thriving!! All In!! Go Patriots!!

Great environment! Caring staff they want to see your child feel comfortable and successful.

We love ALA! The teachers and staff are amazing!

The staff is amazing and nice and the school is very clean

Gilbert South ALA Elementary

Our child attended ALA Gilbert South for two years and loved the teachers. As parents we appreciate that our child is excited about going to school each day and enjoyed wearing his uniform. The facilities are new and the teachers are excellent. Good value for pre-k.

The RAISE leadership values espoused on their website do not transfer through to the administration. Communication with the administration and Board are poor, at best. The Board didn't even bother to reply to our written concerns. We saw three principals is the span of two years. Mrs Frame was excellent but is no longer with ALA.

Child custody is a clear priority but only lip service is paid to health and safety. Their compliance with States mandated public health protocols during the pandemic was a pick-and-choose approach.

We are fortunate to have many excellent schooling options here in Gilbert and we feel most of them are better than ALA.