For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,009 students in 32606, FL (there are , serving 794 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 32606, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32606, FL are Hidden Oak Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32606 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32606, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32606, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Oak Elementary 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
| 735 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Elementary 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
| 869 students
Rank: #33.
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: 6-12
| 2,444 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Clarke Middle 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
| 888 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology0922
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
3000 Nw 83rd Street G Building
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology9924
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
3000 Nw 83rd Street G Building
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 Nw 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32606, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32606, FL include Hidden Oak Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School.
How many public schools are located in 32606?
7 public schools are located in 32606.
What percentage of students in 32606 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 32606 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32606?
32606 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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