Local Resources

There are numerous local resources that are available for University of Florida Students.

Gainesville Regional Airport Phone: 352-373-0249	Alachua Crisis Center Phone: 352-264-6785	Gainesville Regional Utilities For gas services in select apartments in Corry or Diamond Phone: 352-334-3434
Regional Transit System  Gainesville Bus System Phone: 352-334-2600	Voter Registration Phone: 352-374-5252	Dept. of Motor Vehicles Phone: 850-617-2000
North FL Reg. Medical Center 6500 West Newberry Road Phone: 352-333-4000	UF Shands Hospital 1600 Southwest Archer Rd Phone: 352-265-0111	Alachua County Library 401 East University Avenue (main library) Phone: 352-334-3900
Alachua School Board 620 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: 352-955-7300

Public Schools & School Zones

Public schools open to all children and are supported by property tax assessments. Textbooks, some supplies, and bus transportation is provided. School uniforms may need to be purchased.

• After-School Programs are available at most elementary schools to provide supervised child care until the end of the work day for parents.
• Magnet programs are available at some middle and high schools with curricula that require an application for admission
• Charter Schools are organized around a specific theme, such as fine arts.
• See below for the schools assigned to your  village. We strongly advise to call the School Board of Alachua County ( 352-955-7300) to confirm the school area assigmment.
• For School Zone Map of Gainesville, please clik on the following link: School Zone Map

To enroll your child in school, call the school for which your village is zoned and be sure to ask:

• When should I go to school to enroll my child?
• What immunizations are needed for admission into school?
• Is a medical examination required?
• What documents or records should I bring to the school to enroll my child?
• Should I bring my child with me?

At the time of your enrollment appointment at the school, ask about:

• Books and the costs of books and other supplies (if any).
• Bus transportation.
• Starting and ending time each day.
• School health insurance.
• Lunches: Can my child buy lunch at school or bring a lunch from home?
• Is my child eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch?
• After-school care (if needed).