For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 164 students in Alachua, FL (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,383 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Alachua, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Alachua, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).
Private Schools in Alachua, FL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bhaktivedanta Academy
Montessori School
17414 Nw 112th Blvd
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2886
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2886
Gr: PK-10 | 154 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Destiny Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
14200 NW 148th Place
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1070
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1070
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students
Alachua, Florida Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22575 Nw 94th Ave
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-3921
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-3921
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Alachua)
This State (FL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
164 Students
480,504 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
47%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
41,825 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
30 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,108
$13,809
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$6,223
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,048 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
91,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
55,382 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
41 Students
182,682 Students
% White Students
25%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
86 Students
129,424 Students
% of Others Students
52%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Alachua, FL?
2 private schools are located in Alachua, FL.
What percentage of students in Alachua go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Alachua are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alachua?
100% of private schools in Alachua are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Assembly of God).
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