Public schools in Alachua, FL
6 open public schools with an address in Alachua, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,383
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Alachua public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Alachua, FL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,383 students, an average of 397 per school. The largest campus is Santa Fe High School (1,132 students), and the largest elementary school is W. W. Irby Elementary School (372).
Every listed school belongs to Alachua. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alachua
Elementary schools in Alachua
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua Elementary School Alachua | 03–05 | 323 | 13.6:1 | |
| Alachua Learning Academy Elementary Alachua · Charter | KG–05 | 108 | 18:1 | |
| W. W. Irby Elementary School Alachua | PK–02 | 372 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Alachua
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. L. Mebane Middle School Alachua | 06–08 | 385 | 19.4:1 | |
| Alachua Learning Academy Middle Alachua · Charter | 06–08 | 63 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Alachua
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe High School Alachua · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,132 | 24.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black24.5%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Alachua schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,383 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alachua
How many public schools are in Alachua, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Alachua: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,383 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alachua?
All listed public schools with an address in Alachua belong to Alachua. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Alachua?
Santa Fe High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alachua, with 1,132 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alachua?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Alachua are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Alachua Learning Academy Elementary, Alachua Learning Academy Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alachua schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alachua public schools is 16.9:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alachua guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities