For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 4,936 students in 32606, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 32606 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32606, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32606, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 869 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 2,444 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32606, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32606, FL include Hidden Oak Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32606?
4 public elementary schools are located in 32606.
What is the racial composition of students in 32606?
32606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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