Overview

Lake Forest Elementary School is a public school in Gainesville, FL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 39 elementary schools in Alachua.

School Rating

Lake Forest Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Florida with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

4401 Southeast 4th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641
School leader: MR CHARLES FINLEY
(352) 955-6710
(352) 955-6750
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