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Alachua School District

620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601-5448
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (352) 955-7300
www.sbac.edu

Top Rankings

Alachua School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 70 public schools serving 28,795 students in Alachua School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Alachua School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
70 Schools
4,290 Schools
# Students
28,795 Students
2,874,702 Students
# Teachers
1,564 Teachers
155,474 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Alachua School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#33 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Alachua School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alachua School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alachua School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alachua School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Alachua School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
45 Students
7,133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,506 Students
82,760 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,077 Students
1,068,494 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
37%
# Black Students
9,798 Students
600,830 Students
% Black Students
34%
21%
# White Students
11,183 Students
989,595 Students
% White Students
39%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,158 Students
120,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
379
65,578
# Students in K Grade:
2,006
196,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,122
205,087
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,207
211,726
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,285
218,080
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,277
214,474
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,135
205,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,116
211,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,270
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,138
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,301
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,348
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,202
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,009
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,395 is higher than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,412 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$357 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Alachua School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$415 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Alachua School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,395
$11,949
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Alachua School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,412
$11,603
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Alachua School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alachua School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
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
| 78 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary 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
| 102 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Academy Middle 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
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Caring & Sharing Learning 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
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Grades: K-5
| 869 students
Rank: #88.
Healthy Learning Academy Charter 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
| 108 students
Rank: #99.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1010.
Boulware Springs Charter
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.
High Springs Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 N Main St
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
Grades: PK-8
| 937 students
Rank: #1212.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1313.
Littlewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Grades: PK-5
| 720 students
Rank: #1414.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
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
| 215 students
Rank: #1515.
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: 6-12
| 2,444 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 1,791 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 941 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 431 students
Rank: #1919.
The One Room School House Project
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
| 188 students
Rank: #2020.
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: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 697 students
Rank: #2222.
Kanapaha Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #2323.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2424.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25705 Sw 15th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1100
Grades: PK-4
| 645 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: 6-12
| 197 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 39 students
Rank: #2727.
Fort Clarke Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #2828.
Micanopy Academy
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
| 111 students
Rank: #2929.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #3030.
Glen Springs Elementary 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
| 443 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative 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
| 154 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 386 students
Rank: #3434.
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
| 750 students
Rank: #3535.
Santa Fe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16213 Nw Us Highway 441
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alachua School District?
Alachua School District manages 70 public schools serving 28,795 students.
What is the rank of Alachua School District?
Alachua School District is ranked #34 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alachua School District?
39% of Alachua School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alachua School District?
Alachua School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Alachua School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,412 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 70 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 28,795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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