For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 527 students in the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville, FL.
The top-ranked public school in University Park is Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville, FL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1912 Nw 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352) 955-6705
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352) 955-6705
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville, FL include Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville?
the neighborhood of University Park, Gainesville public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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