Private Schools in Greater Gainesville
Private schools can give students unique experiences and learning opportunities not found elsewhere. Thankfully, Greater Gainesville has many different private schools that can put students on the fast track to success after graduation.
These schools offer students advanced curriculums, extra extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that provide valuable knowledge and meaningful experiences. They also provide students with a direct path toward the best colleges and careers, as well as preparing them to be successful in life.
Parents will also have the chance to be more involved with their children’s education and form long-lasting relationships with their teachers.
GG is home to many excellent and well recognized private schools from which parents can choose. Among the highest ranked schools in the area are Millhopper Montessori School, Oak Hall School, Saint Francis Catholic Academy and Cornerstone Academy.
Oak Hall School is the highest ranked private school in the Greater Gainesville community, according to Niche. It is focused on the ideals of “Scholarship, Leadership and Service” and serves students from diverse backgrounds who rise to the challenge of a dynamic college preparatory program.
Saint Francis Catholic Academy was Gainesville’s first Catholic high school. It is a four-year, coeducational, college-preparatory and AP Capstone school that is committed to providing a high-quality, Catholic education where students can also participate in a variety of sports, elite activities and clubs while preparing for their college career.
Millhopper Montessori has been providing a quality, integrative Montessori education since 1977. MMS is one of only two schools to be accredited with the Florida Council of Independent Schools.
Cornerstone Academy is a K–12 school that weaves church, school and home together through its academic program. Through it, parents have a high-level of responsibility and participation in their children’s education by partnering with their teachers.
With these excellent educational institutions and the many more in Greater Gainesville, students will have every opportunity for success in school and beyond.
Private Schools Making the Grade in Greater Gainesville
Oak Hall School (A+)
Saint Francis Catholic Academy (A)
Cornerstone Academy (A-)
Countryside Christian School (A-)
The Rock School (B+)
Greater Gainesville Private Schools
B’Nai Israel Community Day School
Florida Autism Center Private School
Gainesville Christian Community School
Gainesville Country Day School
Morning Meadow Preschool and Kindergarten
Saint Francis Catholic High School