Queen of Peace Catholic Academy Photo - The Amazing Shake is a dynamic and exciting live competition that rallies leaders and role models in a school`s community together to teach students about professional skills for success.

Best Gainesville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 4,731 students in Gainesville, FL (there are 55 public schools, serving 22,722 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Gainesville, FL include Oak Hall School, St. Patrick Interparish School, and Sung Adventist Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,846, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
58% of private schools in Gainesville, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Gainesville 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
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
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
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
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
Morning Meadow
Special Program Emphasis
813 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(353) 339-1417
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
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
630 Nw 58th St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 505-0155
Gr: K-2 | 16 students
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 Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2022 Sw 122nd St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 642-1290
Gr: PK-2 | 58 students
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 Town (Gainesville)
This State (FL)
# Schools
26 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,731 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
443 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
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
$12,846
$13,849
Average Summer Program Cost
$265
$598
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,100
$6,179
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$121.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
193 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
357 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
582 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
2,195 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
47%
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
1,342 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Gainesville, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Gainesville, FL include Oak Hall School, St. Patrick Interparish School, and Sung Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Gainesville?
26 private schools are located in Gainesville.
How much do private schools cost in Gainesville?
The average tuition cost is $12,846, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
How diverse are private schools in Gainesville?
Gainesville private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Gainesville go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Gainesville are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gainesville?
58% of private schools in Gainesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?

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