For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,261 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL.
The top-ranked public school in University Heights is P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL (2026-27)
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: 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 the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL include P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville?
the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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