For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,465 students in 32609, FL (there are , serving 97 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 32609, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32609, FL are Boulware Springs Charter, Gainesville High School and The One Room School House Project. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32609, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulware Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
The One Room School House Project
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gr: 5-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Alachua Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 745-3690
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 745-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ne 18th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center
Alternative School
3434 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge At Alachua Academy
Alternative School
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 872-5152
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 872-5152
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6875
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6875
Gr: PK
32609, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Gr: 1-5 | 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Gr: 2-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32609, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32609, FL include Boulware Springs Charter, Gainesville High School and The One Room School House Project.
How many public schools are located in 32609?
14 public schools are located in 32609.
What percentage of students in 32609 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 32609 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32609?
32609 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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