For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,024 students in 32601, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 488 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 32601, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32601, FL are P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) and Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32601 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32601, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32601, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: PK-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
A.quinn Jones Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Pace
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gr: 8-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Sidney Lanier Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Nw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32601, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32601, FL include P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) and Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided).
How many public schools are located in 32601?
8 public schools are located in 32601.
What percentage of students in 32601 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 32601 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32601?
32601 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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