For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 645 students in 32641, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32641, FL are Caring & Sharing Learning School, Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Lake Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32641 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32641, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32641, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #22.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6710
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6710
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
2106 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Gr: PK-K
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 preschools in 32641, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32641, FL include Caring & Sharing Learning School, Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Lake Forest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32641?
4 public preschools are located in 32641.
What is the racial composition of students in 32641?
32641 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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