The Rock School

The Rock School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
9818 SW 24th Ave,  Gainesville, FL
4.4
2.9
548 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bob Carter
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
60%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
63.6%
Male
36.4%
White
57.8%
Black
20.8%
Hispanic
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#95 Best Christian Schools in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida 57 Students
Santa Fe College 40 Students
University of Central Florida 31 Students
Florida State University 31 Students
University of South Florida 26 Students
University of North Florida 26 Students
University of Miami 21 Students
Florida Atlantic University 20 Students
Southeastern University 20 Students
Nova Southeastern University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 17 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Biology 9 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Criminology 6 Students
Education 4 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
Aerospace Engineering 4 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 28 Reviews
4.0 Parent
3/10/2025
Wonderful private Christian school that covers preschool through high school. The recent IB credentials makes the school very competitive academically. Head Master Heise is an amazing leader and visionary.
3.0 Parent
7/26/2022
In many ways theRock is a good school but not for High school. They fall way behind in what they can offer academically from public schools. Not worth the money.
5.0 Senior
5/23/2022
My favorite thing about The Rock School is how warm and welcoming the environment is. The teachers genuinely care about the well-being and success of their students. The administration is also very involved in the day-to-day aspects of the school, even knowing every student by name. I feel it is a solid education that adequately prepares students for their future. Overall, it was a great high school experience and there is no where else I would rather have spent the past 4 years.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/22/2025
I called in advance to confirm seat availability and was told there were openings, so I proceeded with the paid application—only to later find out the seats were already filled, with no clear or timely communication. I don’t care much about the amount of the application fee, but the way the admissio...
2.0 other
5/24/2023
As a former alumnus of The Rock School, I am writing this review. I went here for about two years and I have to say, I learned quite a lot from most of my classes and teachers. Most of my teachers were very passionate about their job and cared a lot about the student's opinions and voices. But, in m...
1.0 parent
3/12/2019
0/10 thus school is terrible based on what my kids told me and what I have heard about the school. This is the only honest review TRUST ME!!!!!!
5.0 parent
5/11/2017
This school has changed our family's life in a positive way! The close knit community of staff creates a family-like environment that is the next best thing to homeschooling. The administration and staff is 100% hands on and is constantly researching and implemented new and improved ways of teaching...

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The Rock School is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 9818 SW 24th Ave in Gainesville, FL. The school has a total enrollment of 548 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The Rock School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Hall School, Siatech MYcroSchool, Amikids, and more. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Rock School.

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