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Best Gainesville Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 9,586 students in Gainesville, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, FL are P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, Gainesville High School and Kanapaha Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gainesville, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: PK-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gr: 8-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Fort Clarke Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Eastside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Se 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6704
Gr: 7-12 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 226-8675
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
A.quinn Jones Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6840
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Pace
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gr: 8-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Sidney Lanier Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Nw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 955-6841
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center
Alternative School
3434 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2105
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
P. K. Yonge Virtual Franchise
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, FL include P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, Gainesville High School and Kanapaha Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gainesville?
21 public middle schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?

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