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Top 5 Best Gainesville Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,211 students in Gainesville, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Gainesville, FL are Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Caring & Sharing Learning School and Boulware Springs Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Gainesville, FL (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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 745-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #77.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Grades: 8-12
| 184 students
Rank: #88.
The Einstein School Inc.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-4321
Grades: 2-8
| 102 students
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Gainesville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Program (Closed 2023)
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alachua Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Alachua County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
Alachua Virtual Instruction(Course Offerings) Secondary (Closed 2016)
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Anchor School (Closed 2008)
312 Nw 16th Avenue
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
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
Charles W. Duval Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
2106 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Florida Online High School (Closed 2007)
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Genesis Preparatory School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Head Startprek E I Center (Closed 2007)
3600 Ne 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32069
(352) 955-6875
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hoggetowne Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Horizon Center. Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7250
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Love To Learn Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Charter School
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3500 Ne 15th St
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
Grades: 2-5
| 46 students
Migrant Non-enrolled Students (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Non-school Migrant (Closed 2007)
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oasis Enrichment Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
908 Se Williston Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 692-3773
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
One Room Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Prairie View Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1700 Se 35th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6714
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Sweetwater Branch Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg D, Bldg
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Traffic Safety Center (Closed 2011)
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Gainesville, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Gainesville, FL include Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Caring & Sharing Learning School and Boulware Springs Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Gainesville?
8 public charter schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?

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