#1 Best Private High Schools in Alachua County, FL
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
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Best Private High Schools in Alachua County, FL
Private high schools in Alachua County, FL with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private High Schools in Alachua County, FL
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
#3 Best Private High Schools in Alachua County, FL
Oak Hall School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade817 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private High Schools in Alachua County, FL
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
#5 Best Private High Schools in Alachua County, FL
Countryside Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 182% since 2011–12
Gainesville, FL
BOverall grade310 students12 students per teacher
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