Millhopper Montessori School Photo - The Little House Students showing Gator Pride

Best Alachua County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 5,490 students in Alachua County, FL (there are 73 public schools, serving 30,534 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Alachua County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Alachua County, FL include First Christian Academy, Oak Hall School, and St. Patrick Interparish School.
The average tuition cost is $11,986, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
63% of private schools in Alachua County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Alachua County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Oak Hall School
Oak Hall School Photo
1700 SW 75th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-3609
Gr: PK-12 | 957 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millhopper Montessori School
Millhopper Montessori School Photo - 5th Grade Safety Patrols keep our students out of harm's way!
Montessori School
(1)
8505 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 375-6773
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
12000 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 495-3040
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
24530 Nw 199th Ln
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1641
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8
6801 Sw 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-7783
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy Photo - Queen of Peace Catholic Academy serving y our family from PreK to 8th grade.
(Catholic)
(3)
10900 SW 24th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-8808
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
The Rock School
(Christian)
(1)
9818 SW 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 331-7625
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Catholic Academy
St. Francis Catholic Academy Photo - The Mission of Saint Francis Catholic Academy is to inspire all students to live a life of faith, academic excellence and virtue.
(Catholic)
4100 Nw 115th Ter
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 376-6545
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick Interparish School
(Catholic)
550 NE 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 376-9878
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17
Sung Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2115 Nw 39th Av
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-6040
Gr: K-10 | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bhaktivedanta Academy
Montessori School
17414 Nw 112th Blvd
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2886
Gr: PK-10 | 154 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Bnai Israel Community Day School
Bnai Israel Community Day School Photo - Learning about the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3830 NW 16 Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-1508
Gr: NS-PK | 93 students Tuition listed
Brentwood School
1111 Nw 55th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 373-3222
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students
Po Box 143116
Gainesville, FL 32614
(352) 373-1888
Gr: K-6 | 23 students
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy Photo - Cornerstone offers a variety of extra-curricular activities for students to participate in. We recognize the positive benefits of student involvement in both competitive and non-competitive clubs that link academic learning with real-world, hands-on activities. Through participation in clubs, students will build strong relationships and gain a deeper understanding of how to apply academic and spiritual knowledge to everyday life.
(Christian)
1520 NW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 378-9337
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Countryside Christian School
(Baptist)
10926 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-1493
Gr: K-12 | 252 students Tuition listed
Destiny Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
14200 NW 148th Place
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1070
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students
Family Life Academy
(Church of God)
17259 Sw Archer Rd
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-3409
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Flowers Montessori
Montessori School
3111 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-4700
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
2500 NE 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 777-9893
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Jordan Glen School
Alternative School
(2)
12425 SW 154th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2728
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6476 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 264-7724
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
Laniakea Montessori School
Montessori School
931 Ne 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 256-9220
Gr: PK-7 | 34 students Tuition listed
Living Springs Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
23901 NW 212 Ave
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-2777
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3536 Nw 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 363-6322
Gr: K-12 | 192 students
Passage Christian Academy
Passage Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
5121 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 336-8983
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Tower Road KinderCare
Tower Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
10 Southwest 75th St.
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-4182
Gr: NS-PK
Trilogy School
Trilogy School Photo - Middle school students study outdoors.
(13)
8700 NW 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-8802
Gr: 1-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Westwood Hills Christian
(Church of God)
1520 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 378-5190
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Windsor Christian Academy
(Baptist)
918 Se County Road 234
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 375-1144
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Alachua County, Florida

Alachua County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2022 Sw 122nd St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 642-1290
Gr: PK-2 | 58 students
Autism Oasis For Kids (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
Po Box 109
La Crosse, FL 32658
(386) 454-0991
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
22575 Nw 94th Ave
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-3921
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students Tuition listed
7715 Sw 14th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-1452
Gr: K-6 | 369 students
Z L Sung Sda School (Closed 2025)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2115 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(954) 699-5470
Gr: K-11 | 16 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Alachua County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
32 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,490 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
518 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1217
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,986
$13,849
Average Summer Program Cost
$265
$598
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,692
$6,179
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$121.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.73
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
211 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
633 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
2,605 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
48%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
1,562 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Alachua County, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Alachua County, FL include First Christian Academy, Oak Hall School, and St. Patrick Interparish School.
How many private schools are located in Alachua County?
30 private schools are located in Alachua County.
How much do private schools cost in Alachua County?
The average tuition cost is $11,986, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
How diverse are private schools in Alachua County?
Alachua County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Alachua County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Alachua County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alachua County?
63% of private schools in Alachua County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Alachua County are often viewed compared to one another?

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