Very Good
#416 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 28% of private schools
The Rock School
School · Gainesville, FL
A private school in Gainesville, FL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
9818 SW 24TH AVE, Gainesville, FL 32607
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Rock School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,517
Median home value
$297,800
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
34.4%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Trilogy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 1–12 | 3.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Newberry Christian Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Rock School is listed in Gainesville, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Rock School
The Rock School is a private school in Gainesville, FL, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Rock School
What grades does The Rock School serve?
The Rock School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Rock School?
The Rock School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Rock School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Rock School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Rock School rank in FL?
The Rock School ranks #416 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is The Rock School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Rock School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Rock School a private school?
Yes, The Rock School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Rock School a religious school?
The Rock School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- (352) 331-7625
- Area population (ZIP 32607)
- 31,938
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 26.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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