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Top 10 Best 32609 Florida Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,674 students in 32609, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32609, FL are Boulware Springs Charter, The One Room School House Project and Howard W. Bishop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32609, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boulware Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
The One Room School House Project
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #44.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Alachua Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #77.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 745-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #88.
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Ne 18th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6713
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #99.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center
Alternative School
3434 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge At Alachua Academy
Alternative School
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 872-5152
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32609 Florida

32609, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Grades: 2-5
| 46 students
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32609, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32609, FL include Boulware Springs Charter, The One Room School House Project and Howard W. Bishop Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32609?
12 public elementary schools are located in 32609.
What is the racial composition of students in 32609?
32609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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