Stephen Foster Elementary School

Stephen Foster Elementary School is a school in Alachua, Florida which is located on Northwest 6th Street.

Type: School
Also known as: “Stephen Foster School”
Address: 3800 Northwest 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Glen Springs and A. Quinn Jones House.

Glen Springs

Spring

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Glen Springs is a 5th magnitude hydrological spring in Gainesville, Florida, United States, located at 2424 NW 23rd Boulevard. Formerly a popular swimming and recreation area, the property closed to the public in 1970 and is no longer maintained for swimming. Glen Springs is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Stephen Foster Elementary School.

A. Quinn Jones House

Museum

Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center is a museum in Gainesville, Florida. The museum preserves the legacy of Allen Quinn Jones, a local educator who dedicated his life to educating African-Americans. A. Quinn Jones House is situated 2 miles south of Stephen Foster Elementary School.

Gainesville High School

School

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Gainesville High School is a high school in Gainesville, Florida, United States. There were 1,890 students attending it in 2015. The current principal is Elizabeth Leclear, who joined the GHS staff in June 2025. Gainesville High School is situated 1¼ miles south of Stephen Foster Elementary School.