For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,896 students in 32608, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 110 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 32608, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in 32608, FL are Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School and Kimball Wiles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32608 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32608, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32608, FL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Kanapaha Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #55.
Amikids
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6815 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-4657
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-4657
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
The Einstein School Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-4321
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-4321
Grades: 2-8
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
4556 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-7010
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-7010
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32608, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32608, FL include Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School and Kimball Wiles Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32608, FL?
7 public schools are located in 32608, FL.
What percentage of students in 32608, FL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 32608, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32608, FL?
32608, FL public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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