Alachua County Public Schools

Alachua County, Florida

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

30,203

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Alachua County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Alachua County has 2 district entries. ALACHUA is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 62 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. GAINESVILLE has the most listed schools, with 48 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 17 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 13 charter, 4 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

9 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Alachua County

Reported Enrollment

30,203

64 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

20% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31

Middle10

High16

Other7

2 School Districts in Alachua County

ALACHUA

UF LAB SCH

2 schools

1,287 students

64 Public Schools in Alachua County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Alachua County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32606Suburb: Midsize	5–12	High	2,540
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32609City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,873
P.K. YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL	Profile	UF LAB SCH	GAINESVILLE, 32601City: Midsize	KG–12	Other	1,287
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32641Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,220
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	ALACHUA, 32615Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,154
KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32608Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,094
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	HIGH SPRINGS, 32643Town: Distant	PK–8	Primary	974
OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	NEWBERRY, 32669Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	964
FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32606Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	961
KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32608Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	862
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32606Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	848
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32605City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	847
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32609City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	823
HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32606Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	775
LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32608Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	749
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	NEWBERRY, 32669Rural: Distant	9–12	High	728
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32641City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	709
LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32605City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	706
NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	NEWBERRY, 32669Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	661
WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL	Record	ALACHUA	GAINESVILLE, 32653City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	631

F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile5–12High2,540 students

GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32609 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,873 students

P.K. YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL

UF LAB SCH

GAINESVILLE, 32601 / City: Midsize

ProfileKG–12Other1,287 students

EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32641 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,220 students

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA

ALACHUA, 32615 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,154 students

KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32608 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,094 students

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

ALACHUA

HIGH SPRINGS, 32643 / Town: Distant

ProfilePK–8Primary974 students

OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALACHUA

NEWBERRY, 32669 / Rural: Distant

Profile5–8Middle964 students

FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle961 students

KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32608 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary862 students

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary848 students

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32605 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle847 students

HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32609 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle823 students

HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary775 students

LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32608 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary749 students

NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA

NEWBERRY, 32669 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High728 students

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32641 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle709 students

LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32605 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary706 students

NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALACHUA

NEWBERRY, 32669 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary661 students

WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL

ALACHUA

GAINESVILLE, 32653 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary631 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Alachua County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Profile pages

Primary schools

ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
ALACHUA, 32615
Enrollment
326 students
Listed on this county directory
ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
ALACHUA, 32616
Enrollment
108 students
Listed on this county directory
ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
76 students
Listed on this county directory
ARCHER ELEMENTARY
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
ARCHER, 32618
Enrollment
457 students
Listed on this county directory
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
158 students
Listed on this county directory
C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32605
Enrollment
598 students
Listed on this county directory
CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
255 students
Listed on this county directory
CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARY
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32603
Enrollment
506 students
Listed on this county directory
CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HAWTHORNE, 32640
Enrollment
355 students
Listed on this county directory
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY AT DUVAL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–KG
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32608
Enrollment
84 students
Listed on this county directory
GLEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32605
Enrollment
426 students
Listed on this county directory
HEALTHY LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
NEWBERRY, 32669
Enrollment
107 students
Listed on this county directory
HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32606
Enrollment
775 students
Listed on this county directory
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
HIGH SPRINGS, 32643
Enrollment
974 students
IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
533 students
Listed on this county directory
JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
469 students
Listed on this county directory
KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32608
Enrollment
862 students
Listed on this county directory
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32608
Enrollment
749 students
Listed on this county directory
LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32605
Enrollment
706 students
Listed on this county directory
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
402 students
Listed on this county directory
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32606
Enrollment
848 students
Listed on this county directory
MICANOPY AREA COOPERATIVE SCHOOL INC.
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
MICANOPY, 32667
Enrollment
217 students
Listed on this county directory
MYRA TERWILLIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32607
Enrollment
586 students
Listed on this county directory
NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
NEWBERRY, 32669
Enrollment
661 students
Listed on this county directory
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
458 students
Listed on this county directory
THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
177 students
Listed on this county directory
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
478 students
Listed on this county directory
W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
ALACHUA, 32615
Enrollment
379 students
Listed on this county directory
WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32653
Enrollment
631 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

A. L. MEBANE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
ALACHUA, 32615
Enrollment
332 students
Listed on this county directory
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
709 students
Listed on this county directory
ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLE
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
ALACHUA, 32616
Enrollment
59 students
Listed on this county directory
FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32606
Enrollment
961 students
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
823 students
Listed on this county directory
KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32608
Enrollment
1,094 students
OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
NEWBERRY, 32669
Enrollment
964 students
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
120 students
Listed on this county directory
THE EINSTEIN SCHOOL INC.
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
2–8
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32608
Enrollment
102 students
Listed on this county directory
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32605
Enrollment
847 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

A.QUINN JONES CENTER
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32601
Enrollment
64 students
Listed on this county directory
ALACHUA COUNTY JAIL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
ALACHUA ESCHOOL (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
242 students
Listed on this county directory
AMIKIDS
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32608
Enrollment
26 students
Listed on this county directory
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
1,220 students
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
5–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32606
Enrollment
2,540 students
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
1,873 students
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
HAWTHORNE, 32640
Enrollment
458 students
Listed on this county directory
MICANOPY ACADEMY
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
MICANOPY, 32667
Enrollment
88 students
Listed on this county directory
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
NEWBERRY, 32669
Enrollment
728 students
Listed on this county directory
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
8–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32601
Enrollment
184 students
Listed on this county directory
PACE
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32601
Enrollment
50 students
Listed on this county directory
SANTA FE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
11–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32606
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
ALACHUA, 32615
Enrollment
1,154 students
SIATECH MYCROSCHOOL INC.
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32605
Enrollment
131 students
Listed on this county directory
P. K. YONGE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
UF LAB SCH
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32601
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
FEARNSIDE FAMILY SERVICES CENTER
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32609
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
36 students
Listed on this county directory
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY MAGNET AT LOFTEN HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32641
Enrollment
271 students
Listed on this county directory
SIDNEY LANIER CENTER
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32601
Enrollment
149 students
Listed on this county directory
WILES HEAD START
ALACHUA
Record
Grades
PK
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32608
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
P.K. YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL
UF LAB SCH
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
GAINESVILLE, 32601
Enrollment
1,287 students

Alachua County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Alachua County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Alachua County public school directory?

The directory lists 64 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Alachua County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Alachua County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Alachua County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 9 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Alachua County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Alachua County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.