Oak Hall School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade817 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Gainesville, FL
18 private schools in Gainesville, FL, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
The Rock School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade534 students11 students per teacher
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade453 students13 students per teacher
St. Patrick Interparish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 44% since 2011–12
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade388 students14 students per teacher
Countryside Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 182% since 2011–12
Gainesville, FL
BOverall grade310 students12 students per teacher
Newberry Christian Community School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2017–18
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade303 students10 students per teacher
St. Francis Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade259 students10 students per teacher
Brentwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade178 students8 students per teacher
Cornerstone Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Florida
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade167 students9 students per teacher
Gainesville County Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Gainesville since at least 2011
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade149 students8 students per teacher
Millhopper Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Montessori school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade134 students7 students per teacher
Passage Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
Growing: enrollment up 176% since 2011–12
Gainesville, FL
BOverall grade91 students14 students per teacher
Trilogy School
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Serving families in Gainesville since at least 2011
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade82 students12 students per teacher
Elevations Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
One of 6 independent schools in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
BOverall grade59 students20 students per teacher
Windsor Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools in Florida
Gainesville, FL
AOverall grade39 students5 students per teacher
Laniakea Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–9
Smaller classes than 87% of Montessori schools in Florida
Gainesville, FL
AOverall grade38 students4 students per teacher
Persimmon Early Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–4
One of 6 independent schools in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade38 students12 students per teacher
Flowers Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
Smaller classes than 99% of Montessori schools in Florida
Gainesville, FL
AOverall grade7 students1 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Gainesville, FL
How many private schools are in Gainesville, FL?
18 private schools in Gainesville, FL, with about 4,046 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Gainesville, FL?
The most common are Christian schools (6), independent schools (6), Catholic schools (3), Montessori schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Gainesville, FL?
Yes: 8 private schools in Gainesville, FL teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Gainesville, FL offer pre-K?
11 private schools in Gainesville, FL offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Gainesville, FL have?
The average school has 10.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Gainesville, FL?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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