For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,651 students in 32605, FL (there are , serving 860 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 32605, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32605, FL are Littlewood Elementary School, Glen Springs Elementary School and C. W. Norton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32605 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32605, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32605, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Littlewood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Glen Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 154:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32605, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32605, FL include Littlewood Elementary School, Glen Springs Elementary School and C. W. Norton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32605?
5 public schools are located in 32605.
What percentage of students in 32605 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 32605 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32605?
32605 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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