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Best 32601 Florida Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,647 students in 32601, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32601, FL are P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, A.quinn Jones Center and Pace. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32601 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32601, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32601, FL Public Elementary Schools (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: K-12 | 1,340 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
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 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
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: 88%
Rank: #44.
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 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
P. K. Yonge Virtual Franchise
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32601 Florida

32601, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Education Program (Closed 2023)
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7035
Alachua County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-788
Alachua Virtual Instruction(Course Offerings) Secondary (Closed 2016)
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7589
Anchor School (Closed 2008)
312 Nw 16th Avenue
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
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Florida Online High School (Closed 2007)
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7050
Migrant Non-enrolled Students (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7880
Non-school Migrant (Closed 2007)
620 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-7300
Sweetwater Branch Academy (Closed 2014)
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 375-8838
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg D, Bldg
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 elementary schools in 32601, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32601, FL include P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, A.quinn Jones Center and Pace.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32601?
5 public elementary schools are located in 32601.
What is the racial composition of students in 32601?
32601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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