#1 Best Independent Schools in Alachua County, FL
Jordan Glen School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Florida
Archer, FL
A+Overall grade80 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Alachua County, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Alachua County, FL. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Alachua County, FL
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
#3 Best Independent 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 Independent Schools in Alachua County, FL
Trilogy School
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Serving families in Gainesville since at least 2011
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade82 students12 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Alachua County, FL
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
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