For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,497 students in 32605, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 32605 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32605, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32605, FL Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in 32605, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32605, FL include Littlewood Elementary School, C. W. Norton Elementary School and Glen Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32605?
4 public elementary schools are located in 32605.
What is the racial composition of students in 32605?
32605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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