For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 864 students in 32609, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32609, FL are Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School and W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32609, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ne 18th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6875
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6875
Gr: PK
32609, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Gr: 1-5 | 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Gr: 2-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32609, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32609, FL include Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School and W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32609?
3 public preschools are located in 32609.
What is the racial composition of students in 32609?
32609 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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