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Top 3 Best 32609 Florida Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 864 students in 32609, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32609, FL are W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32609, FL Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
3600 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6875
Grades: PK
| n/a 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 preschools in 32609, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32609, FL include W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32609?
3 public preschools are located in 32609.
What is the racial composition of students in 32609?
32609 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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