For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,734 students in 32601, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 488 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 32601, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32601, FL are P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, Pace and A.quinn Jones Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32601 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32601, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32601, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1080 Sw 11th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Grades: K-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #22.
Pace
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
A.quinn Jones Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Grades: 8-12
| 184 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sidney Lanier Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Nw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Grades: K-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
P. K. Yonge Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
1080 Sw 11th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
32601, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7035
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alachua County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
312 Nw 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Character Counts Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Migrant Non-enrolled Students (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7300
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sweetwater Branch Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg D, Bldg
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32601, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32601, FL include P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, Pace and A.quinn Jones Center.
How many public schools are located in 32601?
6 public schools are located in 32601.
What percentage of students in 32601 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 32601 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32601?
32601 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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