For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 452 students in the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville, FL.
The top ranked public school in Stephen Foster is Stephen Foster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville, FL include Stephen Foster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville?
the neighborhood of Stephen Foster, Gainesville public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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