For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,933 students in 32641, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32641, FL are Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Hospital Homebound and Eastside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32641 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32641, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32641, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Eastside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Se 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6704
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6704
Gr: 7-12 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gr: K-12
32641, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2106 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Horizon Center. Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7250
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7250
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
908 Se Williston Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 692-3773
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 692-3773
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32641, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32641, FL include Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Hospital Homebound and Eastside High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32641?
4 public middle schools are located in 32641.
What is the racial composition of students in 32641?
32641 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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