School District · Florida
Alachua County School District
📍 Gainesville, FL · Alachua County · NCES LEAID 1200030
5/10
Rating
28,964
Students
64
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
21
Zip Codes
District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
District Phone
District Website
District Mailing Address
620 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Enrollment
28,964 students
Schools
64
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
1200030
District Type
Public School District
Schools in Alachua County School District
62 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | 3rd – 5th | 323 | ALACHUA |
| ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 108 | ALACHUA |
| ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 29 | GAINESVILLE |
| ARCHER ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 413 | ARCHER |
| BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 171 | GAINESVILLE |
| C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 540 | GAINESVILLE |
| CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 369 | GAINESVILLE |
| CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARY | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 501 | GAINESVILLE |
| CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 282 | HAWTHORNE |
| EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY AT DUVAL | Elementary | Pre-K | 117 | GAINESVILLE |
| EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 84 | GAINESVILLE |
| GLEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 429 | GAINESVILLE |
| HEALTHY LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 107 | NEWBERRY |
| HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 694 | GAINESVILLE |
| IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 627 | GAINESVILLE |
| JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 398 | GAINESVILLE |
| KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 741 | GAINESVILLE |
| LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 268 | GAINESVILLE |
| LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 692 | GAINESVILLE |
| LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 714 | GAINESVILLE |
| MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 312 | GAINESVILLE |
| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 791 | GAINESVILLE |
| MICANOPY AREA COOPERATIVE SCHOOL INC. | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 212 | MICANOPY |
| MYRA TERWILLIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 672 | GAINESVILLE |
| NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 4th | 651 | NEWBERRY |
| STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 403 | GAINESVILLE |
| THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 176 | GAINESVILLE |
| W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 463 | GAINESVILLE |
| W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 2nd | 372 | ALACHUA |
| WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 573 | GAINESVILLE |
| A. L. MEBANE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 385 | ALACHUA |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 613 | GAINESVILLE |
| ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLE | Middle | 6th – 8th | 63 | ALACHUA |
| FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 840 | GAINESVILLE |
| HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 824 | GAINESVILLE |
| KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 1,014 | GAINESVILLE |
| OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 5th – 8th | 962 | NEWBERRY |
| RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC | Middle | 6th – 8th | 107 | GAINESVILLE |
| WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 6th – 8th | 854 | GAINESVILLE |
| F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 2,416 | GAINESVILLE |
| PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY MAGNET AT LOFTEN HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 328 | GAINESVILLE |
| SANTA FE COLLEGE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | High | 9th – 12th | 133 | GAINSVILLE |
| SANTA FE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT | High | 11th – 12th | — | GAINESVILLE |
| SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL | High | 9th – 12th | 1,132 | ALACHUA |
| A.QUINN JONES CENTER | Other | 6th – 12th | 95 | GAINESVILLE |
| ALACHUA COUNTY JAIL | Other | 6th – 12th | — | GAINESVILLE |
| ALACHUA ESCHOOL (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE) | Other | 6th – 12th | 178 | GAINESVILLE |
| ALACHUA REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | Other | 6th – 12th | — | GAINESVILLE |
| ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | — | GAINESVILLE |
| CONSTELLATION CHARTER SCHOOL OF GAINESVILLE | Other | 1st – 7th | 98 | WALDO |
| EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | Other | 7th – 12th | 1,291 | GAINESVILLE |
| GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Other | 8th – 12th | 1,825 | GAINESVILLE |
| HAWTHORNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | Other | 6th – 12th | 472 | HAWTHORNE |
| HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Other | Pre-K – 8th | 902 | HIGH SPRINGS |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 29 | GAINESVILLE |
| MICANOPY ACADEMY | Other | 6th – 12th | 67 | MICANOPY |
| NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL | Other | 8th – 12th | 791 | NEWBERRY |
| NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | Other | 8th – 12th | 169 | GAINESVILLE |
| PACE | Other | 6th – 12th | 51 | GAINESVILLE |
| SIATECH MYCROSCHOOL INC. | Other | 8th – 12th | 97 | GAINESVILLE |
| SIDNEY LANIER CENTER | Other | Kindergarten – 12th | 139 | GAINESVILLE |
| THE EINSTEIN SCHOOL INC. | Other | 2nd – 8th | 97 | GAINESVILLE |
NCES lists 62 schools individually for this district while its district-level directory record reports 64. The two files are compiled separately and can differ when a school opens, closes or changes agency mid-year.
Zip Codes Served by Alachua County School District
21 zip codes| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32601 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32603 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32605 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32606 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32607 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32608 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32609 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32610 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32612 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32615 | Alachua | Alachua County | FL |
| 32616 | Alachua | Alachua County | FL |
| 32618 | Archer | Alachua County | FL |
| 32631 | Earleton | Alachua County | FL |
| 32640 | Hawthorne | Alachua County | FL |
| 32641 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32643 | High Springs | Alachua County | FL |
| 32653 | Gainesville | Alachua County | FL |
| 32658 | La Crosse | Alachua County | FL |
| 32667 | Micanopy | Alachua County | FL |
| 32669 | Newberry | Alachua County | FL |
| 32694 | Waldo | Alachua County | FL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Alachua County School District?▼
Alachua County School District serves 21 zip codes: 32601, 32603, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32610, 32612, 32615, 32616, 32618, 32631, 32640, 32641, 32643, 32653, 32658, 32667, 32669, 32694. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Alachua County School District rated?▼
Alachua County School District has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (FAST 2024). That places it in the 44th percentile among Florida school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Florida only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Alachua County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 28,964 students across 64 schools for Alachua County School District.
What grades does Alachua County School District serve?▼
Alachua County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
What schools are in Alachua County School District?▼
NCES lists 62 schools operating under Alachua County School District: 30 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high, 18 other or combined. Each school's grade span, enrollment and city are listed on this page. Attendance zones are set by the district and a school on this list is not necessarily the one your address is assigned to.
How do I contact Alachua County School District?▼
You can reach Alachua County School District by phone at (352)955-7300 or online at www.sbac.edu/pages/ACPS or by mail at 620 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Alachua County School District
Alachua County School District is a public school district serving 21 zip codes in Florida, primarily in Alachua County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 44th percentile among Florida districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (FAST 2024) and is ranked only against other Florida districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 62 schools operating under Alachua County School District — 30 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high and 18 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL with 2,416 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (352)955-7300 before making a housing decision.