For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,651 students in 32605, FL (there are , serving 876 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 32605, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32605, FL are Littlewood Elementary School, C. W. Norton Elementary School and Glen Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32605 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32605, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32605, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littlewood Elementary 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
| 720 students
Rank: #22.
C. W. Norton Elementary 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
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Glen Springs Elementary 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
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32605, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32605, FL include Littlewood Elementary School, C. W. Norton Elementary School and Glen Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32605?
5 public schools are located in 32605.
What percentage of students in 32605 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 32605 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32605?
32605 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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