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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 57 public elementary schools serving 23,148 students in Alachua School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Alachua School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
70 Schools
3,488 Schools
# Students
28,795 Students
2,038,029 Students
# Teachers
1,564 Teachers
118,158 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.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
45 Students
5,108 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,506 Students
57,983 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,077 Students
757,879 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
37%
# Black Students
9,798 Students
426,370 Students
% Black Students
34%
21%
# White Students
11,183 Students
697,092 Students
% White Students
39%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
3,394 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,158 Students
90,203 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
379
60,744
# Students in K Grade:
2,006
195,094
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,122
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,207
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,285
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,277
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,135
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,116
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,270
214,610
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,138
209,847
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,301
24,319
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,348
24,087
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,202
21,774
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,009
22,364
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,395 is higher than the state median of $11,962. 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 $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$357 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$415 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,395
$11,962
Spending / Student
$14,412
$11,615
Best Alachua School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13505 West Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: #99.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #1111.
High Springs Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Main St
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
Grades: PK-8
| 937 students
Rank: #1212.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1313.
Littlewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Grades: 6-12
| 2,444 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 Sw 250th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Grades: 5-8
| 941 students
Rank: #1717.
Archer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1818.
The One Room School House Project
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: #1919.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #2020.
Kanapaha Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #2121.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2222.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25705 Sw 15th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1100
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1100
Grades: PK-4
| 645 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: 6-12
| 197 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 39 students
Rank: #2525.
Fort Clarke Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #2626.
Micanopy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Nw Okehumkee
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2727.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #2828.
Glen Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2929.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #3030.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #3131.
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1912 Nw 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352) 955-6705
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352) 955-6705
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #3232.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
Rank: #3434.
Joseph Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Se 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6719
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6719
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Alachua Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
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