Alachua County Public Schools
Alachua County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
64
public schools
Total Enrollment
30,203
students
School Districts
2
districts
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.
Alachua County has 2 district entries. ALACHUA is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 62 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. GAINESVILLE has the most listed schools, with 48 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
64
in Alachua County
Reported Enrollment
30,203
64 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
13
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Alachua County
ALACHUA
UF LAB SCH
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 64 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32608Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 862 |
| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32606Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 848 |
| WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32605City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 847 |
| HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32609City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 823 |
| HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32606Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 775 |
| LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32608Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 749 |
| NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | NEWBERRY, 32669Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 728 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32641City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 709 |
| LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 706 |
| NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | NEWBERRY, 32669Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 661 |
| WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL | Listed only | ALACHUA | GAINESVILLE, 32653City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 631 |
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Suburb: Midsize
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32609 / City: Midsize
P.K. YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL
UF LAB SCH
GAINESVILLE, 32601 / City: Midsize
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32641 / Suburb: Midsize
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
ALACHUA, 32615 / Rural: Fringe
KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32608 / Suburb: Midsize
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
HIGH SPRINGS, 32643 / Town: Distant
OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
NEWBERRY, 32669 / Rural: Distant
FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Suburb: Midsize
KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32608 / Suburb: Midsize
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Rural: Fringe
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32605 / City: Midsize
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32609 / City: Midsize
HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32606 / Suburb: Midsize
LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32608 / Suburb: Midsize
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL
ALACHUA
NEWBERRY, 32669 / Rural: Distant
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32641 / City: Midsize
LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32605 / City: Midsize
NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALACHUA
NEWBERRY, 32669 / Rural: Distant
WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL
ALACHUA
GAINESVILLE, 32653 / City: Midsize
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.
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.