Best Schools in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL has a total of 84 schools including 30 high schools, 13 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 40,464 students attend Gainesville, FL schools. On average, schools in Gainesville score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gainesville exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL has 30 high schools with 16,878 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gainesville score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gainesville meet expectations.
1. F. W. Buchholz High School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 2540 Students
2. Alachua Eschool (virtual Franchise)
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
3. Gainesville High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
4. Keystone Heights Junior/senior High
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Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1205 Students
5. Newberry High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
6. Santa Fe High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students
7. Eastside High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
8. Bradford High School
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Bradford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
9. North Marion High School
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Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
10. Interlachen Jr-sr High School
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Putnam • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1097 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL has 13 middle schools with 9,134 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gainesville score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gainesville exceed expectations.
1. Oak View Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students
2. Howard W. Bishop Middle School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
3. Kanapaha Middle School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1094 Students
4. Fort Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
5. Abraham Lincoln Middle School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
6. Westwood Middle School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
7. Bradford Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Bradford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
8. Resilience Charter School Inc
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
9. A. L. Mebane Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students
10. The Einstein School Inc.
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Alachua • Charter • Grades 2 - 8 • 102 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL has 38 elementary schools with 14,267 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gainesville score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gainesville meet expectations.
1. Expressions Learning Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 84 Students
2. Hidden Oak Elementary School
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
3. Meadowbrook Elementary School
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Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 848 Students
4. Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 749 Students
5. Kimball Wiles Elementary School
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 862 Students
6. Boulware Springs Charter
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Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 158 Students
7. Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students
8. Archer Elementary
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
9. William S. Talbot Elem School
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
10. Melrose Elementary School
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Putnam • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gainesville, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gainesville, FL has a total population of 218,857 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gainesville, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gainesville, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gainesville, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gainesville, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gainesville, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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