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Best Alachua County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 5,552 students in Alachua County, FL (there are , serving 30,534 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $11,116, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,506.
66% of private schools in Alachua County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 30
  • # Students Served: 5,552
  • Average Tuition: $11,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Alachua County, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 30
  • # Students Served: 5,552
  • Average Tuition: $11,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Alachua County, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Alachua County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Millhopper Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
8505 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 375-6773
(1)
Oak Hall School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 989 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 36
1700 SW 75th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-3609
Map of Christian Life Academy
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
12000 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 495-3040
(1)
Map of First Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
24530 Nw 199th Ln
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1641
(1)
Map of Gainesville County Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
6801 Sw 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-7783
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
10900 SW 24th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-8808
(3)
Map of The Rock School
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
9818 SW 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 331-7625
(1)
Map of St. Patrick Interparish School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
550 NE 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 376-9878
Map of Bhaktivedanta Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School
17414 Nw 112th Blvd
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2886
Bnai Israel Community Day School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3830 NW 16 Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-1508
Map of Brentwood School
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students
1111 Nw 55th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 373-3222
Map of Compassionate Outreach Ministries Christian Acdmy
Gr: K-6 | 23 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 143116
Gainesville, FL 32614
(352) 373-1888
Cornerstone Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5510 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 378-9337
Map of Countryside Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 252 students
Baptist
10926 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-1493
Map of Destiny Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students
Assembly of God
14200 NW 148th Place
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1070
Map of Family Life Academy
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Church of God
17259 Sw Archer Rd
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-3409
Map of Flowers Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
3111 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-4700
Gainesville Christian Community School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 223 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1520 NW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 363-6322
(2)
Gainesville Christian Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2500 NE 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 777-9893
(1)
Map of Jordan Glen School
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
12425 SW 154th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2728
(2)
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Alachua County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of The Academy At The Family Church
Gr: PK-2 | 58 students
Christian
2022 Sw 122nd St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 642-1290
Map of Autism Oasis For Kids
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Special Education School
Po Box 109
La Crosse, FL 32658
(386) 454-0991
Forest Grove Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
Baptist
22575 Nw 94th Ave
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-3921
(1)
Map of Oak Hall Lower School
Gr: K-6 | 369 students
7715 Sw 14th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-1452
Map of Z L Sung Sda School
Gr: K-11 | 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2115 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(954) 699-5470

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
32 Schools
# Students
5,552 Students
481,704 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
521 Teachers
41,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
52%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,116
$12,506
Average Summer Program Cost
$285
$580
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,236
$6,301
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$15.45 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.73
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
211 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
633 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
2,605 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
47%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,620 Students
129,912 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Alachua County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Alachua County, FL include St. Patrick Interparish School, Oak Hall School, and First Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Alachua County?
30 private schools are located in Alachua County.
How much do private schools cost in Alachua County?
The average tuition cost is $11,116, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,506.
How diverse are private schools in Alachua County?
Alachua County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Alachua County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Alachua County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alachua County?
66% of private schools in Alachua County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Alachua County are often viewed compared to one another?

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