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Best Gainesville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 8,114 students in Gainesville, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, FL are P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, F. W. Buchholz High School and Gainesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public high schools.
Gainesville, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is F. W. Buchholz High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gainesville, FL (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.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 2,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gr: 8-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Eastside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Se 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6704
Gr: 7-12 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center
Alternative School
3434 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
P. K. Yonge Virtual Franchise
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: 6-12
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College High School Dual Enrollment
3000 Nw 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, FL include P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, F. W. Buchholz High School and Gainesville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gainesville?
18 public high schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?

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