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Top 10 Best Alachua County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 30,661 students in Alachua County, FL (there are , serving 5,336 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Alachua County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Alachua County, FL are Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School and Alachua Learning Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alachua County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Alachua County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Alachua County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Grades: K-5
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13505 West Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Rank: #99.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1010.
Boulware Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #1111.
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1080 Sw 11th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Grades: K-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #1212.
High Springs Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 N Main St
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
Grades: PK-8
| 974 students
Rank: #1313.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #1414.
Littlewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1515.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1616.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 2,540 students
Rank: #1717.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Grades: 9-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #1818.
Oak View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1203 Sw 250th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Grades: 5-8
| 964 students
Rank: #1919.
Archer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2020.
The One Room School House Project
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: K-6
| 177 students
Rank: #2121.
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
Rank: #2222.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #2323.
Kanapaha Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #2424.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2525.
Newberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25705 Sw 15th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1100
Grades: PK-4
| 661 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Rank: #2828.
Fort Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #2929.
Micanopy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 Nw Okehumkee
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #3030.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #3131.
Glen Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #3434.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3535.
Newberry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sw 258th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
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Alachua County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
0620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
312 Nw 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
2106 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Desoto High School, Inc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-3326
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
3600 Ne 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32069
(352) 955-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7250
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Grades: 2-5
| 46 students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
908 Se Williston Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 692-3773
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
1700 Se 35th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6714
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1015 N Main Street
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-2701
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg D, Bldg
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14450 Ne 148th Ter
Waldo, FL 32694
(352) 468-1451
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alachua County, FL?
How many public schools are located in Alachua County?
67 public schools are located in Alachua County.
What percentage of students in Alachua County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Alachua County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alachua County?
Alachua County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alachua County are often viewed compared to one another?

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