2024 Best Elementary Schools in Alachua County

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Alachua County.

Oak Hall School

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Private School,

GAINESVILLE, FL,

PK, K-12,

56 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Oak Hall is an incredible place to work! The close knit community is a welcoming and supportive environment of educators and families. Both of my children attend Oak Hall and it makes my heart happy....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 835,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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Public School,

GAINESVILLE, FL,

K-12,

166 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I love PK Yonge, the atmosphere and community I have made there and will continue to make there are so welcoming. It really feels like a family. I love how small the school is because everyone knows....

Read 166 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,261,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Healthy Learning Academy Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 106,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Expressions Learning Arts Academy

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 81,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This school has been a great addition to our life. We appreciate the true concern for the students and focus on each student. Any concerns you have is heard and also approached appropriately..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 105,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This is the most amazing school ever!! Everyone there is so great and go above and beyond to make you feel like family. I have a son that is not so easy to deal with at times. They always try....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 804,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Hidden Oak Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 762,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Lawton Chiles Elementary School has outstanding teachers who invest so much of their time and money toward the children and their education. The school is like a family, and I still hold many special....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 719,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Boulware Springs Charter School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 157,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Alachua County.

Cornerstone Academy

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Private School,

GAINESVILLE, FL,

PK, K-12,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Cornerstone Academy in Gainesville Florida gave me an education that I will remember. I started in the 9th grade and finished as a senior. The teachers I studied under helped me understand the....

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 158,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Kimball Wiles Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Both of my kids attend Kimball Wiles. My son is in 2nd grade and my daughter is in Kindergarten. We've had such a great experience with this school so far. It is a big campus with a lot of students....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 860,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-12,

61 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says It was an awesome environment and had incredibly educational opportunities. I was able to get three different certifications that will without a doubt help me in the future..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 263,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Micanopy Area Cooperative School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says The best experience I have had with the school. The teachers are truly amazing! Since the school has a smaller size, it is easier to connect with the teachers. Everyone, there is so hardworking and....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 211,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Alachua County.

The Rock School

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Private School,

GAINESVILLE, FL,

PK, K-12,

31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says An overall good school with Biblically-based education. Students have to opportunity to involve themselves in Forensics and Debate, Drama Club, the Honors Society, and many other extracurricular....

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 527,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#4 Best Private K-12 Schools in Alachua County.

First Christian Academy

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Private School,

HIGH SPRINGS, FL,

PK, K-12,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I love the community that is present here. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the student's education and well-being. I have loved being a student here and have loved watching this school....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 432,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

High Springs Community School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 953,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Archer Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school with very supportive staff, teachers and Principal. They all know every child, family and there is a big community feel at school. Our son is in 1st grade and we've been extremely happy....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 504,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

William S. Talbot Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 649,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Littlewood Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 667,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Iron Station Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Lincoln County Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 373,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 527,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

C.W. Norton Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 569,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Stephen Foster Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 452,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

Newberry Elementary School

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 648,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Alachua County.

The One Room School House Project

Alachua County Public Schools, FL,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 188,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,