For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 19,476 students in Gainesville, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gainesville, FL are Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School and Caring & Sharing Learning School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gainesville, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 749 students
Rank: #33.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 848 students
Rank: #66.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 631 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 862 students
Rank: #1010.
Littlewood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 706 students
Rank: #1111.
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: 5-12
| 2,540 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 709 students
Rank: #1515.
Kanapaha Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1616.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 598 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
Magnet School
(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
| 242 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(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
| 76 students
Rank: #1919.
Fort Clarke Middle School
Magnet 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
| 961 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Glen Springs Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 426 students
Rank: #2222.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 36 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 506 students
Rank: #2525.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(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: #2626.
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
| 469 students
Rank: #2727.
Amikids
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6815 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-4657
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-4657
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2828.
Westwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Nw 15th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Idylwild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Se 35th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6709
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6709
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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: #3333.
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nw 62nd St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 955-6717
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 955-6717
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
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
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Gainesville, 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 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 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
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
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
Charles W. Duval Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
2106 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6703
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
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
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
3600 Ne 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32069
(352) 955-6875
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
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
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
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
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
Oasis Enrichment Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
908 Se Williston Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 692-3773
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
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
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
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
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 elementary schools in Gainesville, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gainesville, FL include Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School and Caring & Sharing Learning School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gainesville?
42 public elementary schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gainesville include: Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School vs. Kimball Wiles Elementary School, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School vs. Lake Forest Elementary School, Howard W. Bishop Middle School vs. Abraham Lincoln Middle School
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