Newberry Christian Community School
under 1 mi Grades K-12 303 students 10.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Private schools in Gainesville, FL
20 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Gainesville
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Cornerstone Academy
under 1 mi Grades K-12 167 students 8.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Brentwood School
1 mi Grades PreK-5 178 students 7.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Flowers Montessori
1 mi Grades PreK-1 7 students 0.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Grades K-4 38 students 11.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-5 149 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-4 59 students 19.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Oak Hall School
3 mi Grades PreK-12 817 students 11.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-8 388 students 13.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Trilogy School
4 mi Grades 2-12 82 students 11.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-8 134 students 7.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Grades PreK-9 38 students 3.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
The Rock School
5 mi Grades PreK-12 534 students 11.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-12 310 students 12.4 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-8 453 students 13.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades 9-12 259 students 10.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-11 91 students 13.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Jordan Glen School
11 mi Grades PreK-8 80 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades K-12 39 students 5.3 students per teacher Baptist
Bhaktivedanta Academy
12 mi Grades PreK-10 109 students 8.4 students per teacher Other religious Montessori
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
- Christian schools in Gainesville (6)
- Catholic schools in Gainesville (3)
- Montessori schools in Gainesville (4)
- All schools in Alachua County
- Private schools in Williston (18 mi)
- Private schools in Starke (25 mi)
- Private schools in Lake City (29 mi)
- Private schools in Ocala (37 mi)
- Private schools in Middleburg (44 mi)
- Private schools in Palatka (44 mi)
- How FES / FTC works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Gainesville) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Gainesville?
We count 20 within 12 miles of downtown Gainesville. Together they enrolled about 4,235 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Oak Hall School with 817 students.
Which Gainesville private schools take FES / FTC?
Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.