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Best Gainesville Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 1,403 students in Gainesville, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gainesville, FL are Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Caring & Sharing Learning School and Boulware Springs Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Gainesville, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Boulware Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
The One Room School House Project
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 226-8675
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gr: 8-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
The Einstein School Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-4321
Gr: 2-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
Charter School
3000 Nw 83rd St, Bldg G
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Gainesville, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gainesville, FL include Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Caring & Sharing Learning School and Boulware Springs Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Gainesville?
9 public charter schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Gainesville include: Boulware Springs Charter vs. Expressions Learning Arts Academy

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