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Best 32601 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,024 students in 32601, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 469 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 32601, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32601, FL are P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise) and Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32601 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32601, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32601, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: PK-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
A.quinn Jones Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Pace
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Sidney Lanier Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Nw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
P. K. Yonge Virtual Franchise
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 32601, FL?
How many public schools are located in 32601?
8 public schools are located in 32601.
What percentage of students in 32601 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 32601 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32601?
32601 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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