For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 187 students in 32601, FL.
The top-ranked public charter school in 32601, FL is North Central Florida Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 32601 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 32601, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32601, FL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gr: 8-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
32601, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alachua County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
312 Nw 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Character Counts Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Migrant Non-enrolled Students (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg D, Bldg
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 32601, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 32601, FL include North Central Florida Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 32601?
1 public charter schools are located in 32601.
What is the racial composition of students in 32601?
32601 public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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