For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,537 students in 32609, FL.
The top ranked public schools in 32609, FL are Boulware Springs Charter, Gainesville High School and The One Room School House Project. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32609, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boulware Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #22.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Grades: 9-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #33.
The One Room School House Project
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 745-3690
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 745-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #77.
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ne 18th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3434 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge At Alachua Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 872-5152
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 872-5152
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fearnside Family Services Center
Magnet School
3600 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6875
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6875
Grades: PK
| n/a students
32609, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alachua Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
Genesis Preparatory School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Hoggetowne Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Love To Learn Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Charter School
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Martin Luther King Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Grades: 2-5
| 46 students
One Room Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32609, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32609, FL include Boulware Springs Charter, Gainesville High School and The One Room School House Project.
How many public schools are located in 32609?
12 public schools are located in 32609.
What is the racial composition of students in 32609?
32609 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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