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Best Alachua County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public charter schools serving 2,052 students in Alachua County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Alachua County, FL are Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School, Alachua Learning Academy Middle School and Expressions Learning Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alachua County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Alachua County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Alachua County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alachua Learning Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Boulware Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13505 West Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
The One Room School House Project
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Micanopy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 Nw Okehumkee
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 226-8675
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gr: 8-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
The Einstein School Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-4321
Gr: 2-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Constellation Charter School Of Gainesville
Charter School
14450 Ne 148th Ave
Waldo, FL 32694
(352) 955-7300
Gr: 1-7 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
Charter School
3000 Nw 83rd St, Bldg G
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Alachua County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Alachua County, FL include Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School, Alachua Learning Academy Middle School and Expressions Learning Arts Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Alachua County?
16 public charter schools are located in Alachua County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alachua County?
Alachua County public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Alachua County are often viewed compared to one another?

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