Gainesville County Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Gainesville, FL
6801 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Gainesville since at least 2011
In Gainesville, Florida, Gainesville County Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 149 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 149
- Teachers
- 17.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of independent elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Gainesville County Day School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Gainesville County Day School
What grades does Gainesville County Day School serve?
Gainesville County Day School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Gainesville County Day School?
About 149 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gainesville County Day School?
Call the 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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