Brentwood School

Brentwood offers quality education to children age two through grade five, and has been a proud member of the Gainesville education community since 1971.
Our curriculum is delivered with discovery, independence and creative problem solving in mind.
Our students love and are engaged by the hands-on environment.
At Brentwood we believe in the whole child.  Character development goes hand-in-hand with academic mastery.
The Brentwood faculty is outstanding, both in technical competence, and caring nature.
Lead teachers are certified, and all staff members are appropriately educated and experienced.
In addition, specialists in Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Science Lab, Spanish and Library Skills round out the day.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1971
Campus Size
6 acres

Student Body

Total Students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Brentwood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: We honor creativity, invite curiosity, and foster character.
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Brentwood School?
The application deadline for Brentwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Gainesville, FL is $13,476 for elementary schools and $12,884 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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