For the 2024-25 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 30,473 students in Alachua County, FL (there are 33 private schools, serving 5,388 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Alachua County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Alachua County, FL are Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Alachua Learning Elementary School and Alachua Learning Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alachua County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Alachua County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alachua County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
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: #55.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #88.
Healthy Learning Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13505 West Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #99.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
Boulware Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #1111.
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1080 Sw 11th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Grades: K-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #1212.
High Springs Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Main St
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
Grades: PK-8
| 953 students
Rank: #1313.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #1414.
Littlewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #1515.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #1616.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 2,472 students
Rank: #1717.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Grades: 7-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #1818.
Oak View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 Sw 250th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Grades: 5-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1919.
Archer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2020.
The One Room School House Project
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: #2121.
Professional Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Rank: #2222.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Grades: 6-9
| 735 students
Rank: #2323.
Kanapaha Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
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: #2424.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2525.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25705 Sw 15th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1100
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1100
Grades: PK-4
| 648 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2828.
Fort Clarke Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 942 students
Rank: #2929.
Micanopy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Nw Okehumkee
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #3030.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #3131.
Glen Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Siatech At Gainesville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #3434.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #3535.
Newberry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sw 258th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1101
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
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Alachua County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7035
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alachua County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
312 Nw 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Character Counts Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
Charles W. Duval Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
2106 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Desoto High School, Inc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-3326
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-3326
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Genesis Preparatory School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
3600 Ne 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32069
(352) 955-6875
Gainesville, FL 32069
(352) 955-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hoggetowne Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Horizon Center. Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7250
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7250
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Love To Learn Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Charter School
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Martin Luther King Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Grades: 2-5
| 46 students
Migrant Non-enrolled Students (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7300
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oasis Enrichment Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
908 Se Williston Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 692-3773
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 692-3773
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
One Room Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Prairie View Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1700 Se 35th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6714
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6714
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1015 N Main Street
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-2701
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-2701
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Sweetwater Branch Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg D, Bldg
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14450 Ne 148th Ter
Waldo, FL 32694
(352) 468-1451
Waldo, FL 32694
(352) 468-1451
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alachua County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Alachua County, FL include Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Alachua Learning Elementary School and Alachua Learning Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alachua County, FL?
67 public schools are located in Alachua County, FL.
What percentage of students in Alachua County, FL go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Alachua County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alachua County, FL?
Alachua County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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