Gainesville County Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Gainesville County Day School in Gainesville, FL, serves 155 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1951, the nonsectarian elementary school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 16 teachers on staff.
The school has a diverse student population, with 20% of students representing students of color.
As a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association, the school offers a regular elementary program emphasizing small class sizes.
Gainesville County Day School ranks among the oldest private schools in Florida, reflecting a longstanding presence in the Gainesville education community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 155 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Gainesville County Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private Schools Association
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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gainesville County Day School
Pre-K	50
Kind	22
1	18
2	15
3	15
4	15
5	20

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Year Founded

1951

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Student Body

Total Students

155 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Learn. Grow. Find Success.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Gainesville, FL is $11,957 for elementary schools and $11,430 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Gainesville, FL is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).