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Best 32608 Florida Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,068 students in 32608, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32608, FL are Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School and Kimball Wiles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32608 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32608, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32608, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Gr: PK-5 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kanapaha Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Amikids
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6815 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-4657
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Idylwild Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Sw 20th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6709
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3999 Sw 122nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6717
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
The Einstein School Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-4321
Gr: 2-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 32608, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32608, FL include Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School and Kimball Wiles Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32608?
8 public elementary schools are located in 32608.
What is the racial composition of students in 32608?
32608 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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