Every public school serving Gainesville: addresses, zones, enrollment and 2026 state grades. Alachua County Public Schools: 352-955-7300.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: Alachua County Public Schools’ Schools and Centers Directory, charter schools page, 2026-27 zone maps and Our Schools, Future Ready page, the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades file, the federal NCES school directory and the NCES Private School Survey.
Public schools in Gainesville are run by Alachua County Public Schools, governed by the School Board of Alachua County, not by the city. The district office is at 620 E. University Ave., 352-955-7300. Attendance zones do not follow city limits: several schools with a Gainesville mailing address sit in unincorporated Alachua County, and one high school that serves the north end of the city, Santa Fe High, is in the city of Alachua.
Find your school
- Zone lookup: the district’s Find My School zone maps, with instructions on its Find My School page
- Office of Student Assignment (Zoning): 352-955-7700, zoning@alachuaschools.net
- Alachua County Public Schools: 352-955-7300
- Enroll a new student: the district’s enrollment page
The zones are new this year. The School Board approved a right-sizing plan, announced in a district news release on March 13, 2026, that redrew elementary, middle and high school zones for 2026-27, the first districtwide rezoning since 2003. The plan closed Foster Elementary at the end of the 2025-26 school year and projects closing Williams Elementary at the end of 2027-28, when Lincoln Middle is to become a K-8 school.
The tables list every public school serving Gainesville in alphabetical order. “Students” is the federal count for 2023-24, the latest year published. “2026 state grade” is Florida’s A to F school grade for 2025-26, with the share of possible points in parentheses; each grade links to the school’s state report card. Each school name links to our page on it, with its principal, zone, calendar and test results.
High schools
| School | Address | Grades | Students (2023-24) | 2026 state grade | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchholz High | 5510 NW 27th Ave. | 9 to 12 | 2,444 | A (67%) | Zone map |
| Eastside High | 1201 SE 43rd St. | 9 to 12 | 1,231 | C (58%) | Zone map |
| Gainesville High | 1900 NW 13th St. | 9 to 12 | 1,791 | B (64%) | Zone map |
| Loften High | 3000 E. University Ave. | 9 to 12 | 310 | A (77%) | No zone; application only |
| Santa Fe High | 16213 NW U.S. Highway 441, Alachua | 9 to 12 | 1,151 | B (62%) | Zone map |
Middle schools
| School | Address | Grades | Students (2023-24) | 2026 state grade | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Middle | 1901 NE Ninth St. | 6 to 8 | 846 | B (59%) | Zone map |
| Fort Clarke Middle | 9301 NW 23rd Ave. | 6 to 8 | 888 | A (64%) | Zone map |
| Kanapaha Middle | 5005 SW 75th St. | 6 to 8 | 1,070 | B (63%) | Zone map |
| Lincoln Middle | 1001 SE 12th St. | 6 to 8 | 697 | A (65%) | Zone map |
| Westwood Middle | 3215 NW 15th Ave. | 6 to 8 | 795 | C (50%) | Zone map |
Elementary schools
| School | Address | Grades | Students (2023-24) | 2026 state grade | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiles Elementary | 2525 Schoolhouse Road | Pre-K to 5 | 699 | B (61%) | Zone map |
| Glen Springs Elementary | 2826 NW 31st Ave. | K to 5 | 443 | B (56%) | Zone map |
| Hidden Oak Elementary | 2100 Fort Clarke Blvd. | Pre-K to 5 | 735 | A (68%) | Zone map |
| Idylwild Elementary | 4601 SW 20th Terrace | K to 5 | 628 | C (43%) | Zone map |
| Lake Forest Elementary | 4401 SE Fourth Ave. | Pre-K to 5 | 286 | D (37%) | Zone map |
| Littlewood Elementary | 812 NW 34th St. | Pre-K to 5 | 720 | B (60%) | Zone map |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | 11525 NW 39th Ave. | K to 5 | 869 | A (64%) | Zone map |
| Metcalfe Elementary | 1250 NE 18th Ave. | K to 5 | 444 | D (39%) | Zone map |
| Norton Elementary | 2200 NW 45th Ave. | K to 5 | 539 | B (60%) | Zone map |
| Parker Elementary | 1912 NW Fifth Ave. | K to 5 | 502 | B (54%) | Zone map |
| Rawlings Elementary | 3500 NE 15th St. | Pre-K to 5 | 420 | F (28%) | Zone map |
| Talbot Elementary | 5701 NW 43rd St. | Pre-K to 5 | 627 | A (72%) | Zone map |
| Terwilliger Elementary | 3999 SW 122nd St. | Pre-K to 5 | 637 | C (44%) | Zone map |
| Wiles Elementary | 4601 SW 75th St. | K to 5 | 830 | B (57%) | Zone map |
| Williams Elementary | 1245 SE Seventh Ave. | K to 5 | 458 | D (38%) | Zone map |
Charter schools
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools sponsored by the School Board of Alachua County. They have no attendance zones; each page explains how admission works.
| School | Address | Grades | Students (2023-24) | 2026 state grade | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulware Springs Charter | 1303 NE 23rd Ave. | K to 5 | 158 | A (64%) | Application; lottery if full |
| Caring & Sharing | 1951 SE Fourth St. | Pre-K to 5 | 320 | B (60%) | Application |
| The Einstein School | 5910 SW Archer Road | 2 to 8 | 100 | Not graded; report card | Application |
| Expressions Learning Arts Academy | 5408 SW 13th St. | K to 5 | 78 | A (67%) | Application; lottery |
| North Central Florida Public Charter | 1000 NE 16th Ave., Building C | 8 to 12 | 187 | Not graded; report card | Application |
| One Room School House | 4180 NE 15th St. | Pre-K to 5 | 188 | B (56%) | Tour and application; lottery |
| Resilience Charter | 1717 NE Ninth St., Building A | 6 to 8 | 114 | D (43%) | Online lottery application |
| SF College Academy | 3000 NW 83rd St., Building G | 9 to 12 | 73 | A (68%) | Application; GPA and credit criteria |
| SIATech MYcroSchool | 7022 NW 10th Place | 9 to 12 | 154 | Not graded; report card | Online enrollment form |
The district also runs schools and centers without attendance zones, including the A. Quinn Jones Center, 1108 NW Seventh Ave., and the Sidney Lanier Center, 312 NW 16th Ave., for students with special needs; the Duval Early Learning Academy, 2106 NE Eighth Ave., for pre-K; and the online Alachua eSchool, according to the Schools and Centers Directory.
How many students each school has
Private schools
Private schools with Gainesville addresses in the federal Private School Survey for 2023-24, in alphabetical order. Each name links to the school’s federal record.
| School | Address | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School | 1111 NW 55th St. | Pre-K to 5 |
| Cornerstone Academy | 1520 NW 34th St. | K to 12 |
| Countryside Christian School | 10926 NW 39th Ave. | Pre-K to 12 |
| Elevations Learning Academy | 207 NW 23rd Ave. | Pre-K to 4 |
| Flowers Montessori | 3111 NW 31st Ave. | Pre-K to 1 |
| Gainesville Country Day School | 6801 SW 24th Ave. | Pre-K to 5 |
| Laniakea Montessori School | 931 NE 16th Ave. | Pre-K to 9 |
| Millhopper Montessori School | 8505 NW 39th Ave. | Pre-K to 8 |
| Newberry Christian Community School | 3536 NW Eighth Ave. | K to 12 |
| Oak Hall School | 1700 SW 75th St. | Pre-K to 12 |
| Passage Christian Academy | 5121 E. University Ave. | K to 11 |
| Persimmon Early Learning Academy | 1121 NW Sixth St. | K to 4 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic Academy | 10900 SW 24th Ave. | Pre-K to 8 |
| The Rock School | 9818 SW 24th Ave. | Pre-K to 12 |
| St. Francis Catholic Academy | 4100 NW 115th Terrace | 9 to 12 |
| St. Patrick Interparish School | 550 NE 16th Ave. | Pre-K to 8 |
| Trilogy School | 8700 NW 23rd Ave. | 2 to 12 |
| Windsor Christian Academy | 918 SE County Road 234 | K to 12 |
More on Gainesville schools
For registration, the School Board and the district calendar, see our Gainesville schools guide. How homes are zoned in each part of the city is in our neighborhood guides. For high school sports, see the scoreboard.
Frequently asked questions
Which school district serves Gainesville, Florida?
Alachua County Public Schools, governed by the School Board of Alachua County, runs every traditional public school in Gainesville and sponsors its charter schools. The district office is at 620 E. University Ave., 352-955-7300.
How do I find which school my Gainesville address is zoned for?
Enter the address in the district’s Find My School zone maps, or call the Office of Student Assignment at 352-955-7700. Zones do not follow city limits, and the zones changed for the 2026-27 school year.
Which high schools serve Gainesville addresses?
On the district’s 2026-27 zone maps, Gainesville addresses are zoned for Eastside High, Gainesville High, Santa Fe High in Alachua or F.W. Buchholz High. The Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High takes students by application only.
How many public schools serve Gainesville?
This list has 34: 5 high schools, including Santa Fe High in Alachua, 5 middle schools, 15 elementary schools and 9 charter schools.
Did any Gainesville schools close in 2026?
Yes. Foster Elementary closed at the end of the 2025-26 school year under the district’s right-sizing plan. Williams Elementary is projected to close at the end of 2027-28.
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