For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,874 students in 32606, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 768 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 32606, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32606, FL are Hidden Oak Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32606 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32606, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32606, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Gr: K-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 2,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Fort Clarke Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
3000 Nw 83rd St, Bldg G
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
3000 Nw 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32606, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32606, FL include Hidden Oak Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School.
How many public schools are located in 32606?
6 public schools are located in 32606.
What percentage of students in 32606 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 32606 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32606?
32606 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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