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Best Schools in Gainesville, Florida
Compare 41 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
41
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
22,094
Total Students
Across Gainesville
21.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
41 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,416 students at F. W. Buchholz High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
publichighPK-12
1200 Sw 6Th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
0
Rating
Students
1,363
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Joseph Williams Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1245 Se 7Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
0
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1001 Se 12Th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
0
Rating
Students
613
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
publichighGrade 6-12
1108 Nw 7Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
0
Rating
Students
178
Student-Teacher
118:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
publicelementaryK-5
1108 Nw 7Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
0
Rating
Students
29
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1912 Nw 5Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
0
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stephen Foster Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3800 Nw 6Th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
0
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Littlewood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1262 Nw 31St Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605
0
Rating
Students
714
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1250 Ne 18Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
0
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lake Forest Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4401 Se 4Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
0
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sidney Lanier Center
publichighK-12
312 Nw 16Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
0
Rating
Students
139
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
A.Quinn Jones Center
publichighGrade 6-12
1108 Nw 7Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
0
Rating
Students
95
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gainesville High School
publichighGrade 8-12
1900 Nw 13Th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
0
Rating
Students
1,825
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westwood Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1262 Nw 31St Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605
0
Rating
Students
854
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1901 Ne 9Th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
0
Rating
Students
824
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
C. W. Norton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2200 Nw 45Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
0
Rating
Students
540
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Glen Springs Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2826 Nw 31St Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
0
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3999 Sw 122Nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
0
Rating
Students
672
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Idylwild Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4601 Sw 20Th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608
0
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
F. W. Buchholz High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5510 Nw 27Th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
0
Rating
Students
2,416
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida is home to 41 schools serving over 22,094 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gainesville, Florida?
There are 41 schools in Gainesville, serving 22,094 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Gainesville?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Gainesville include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Gainesville?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Gainesville is 21.6:1.