NES Families
Newberry Elementary School is becoming Newberry Community School, a public charter school opening in August 2026. Enrollment for Newberry Community School opens on February 1.
All current NES families are strongly encouraged to enroll by March 1 to secure their child’s seat for the 2026–2027 school year. Please note that enrollment is not automatic.
After March 1, current NES students will still be prioritized if seats are available, but placement cannot be guaranteed.
If you have a child currently attending NES and a sibling entering Kindergarten, please enroll all students at the same time. This helps the school plan appropriately for Kindergarten class sizes. Kindergarten students will not receive acceptance letters until after Kindergarten Round-Up in April.
After your child is accepted into Newberry Community School, you may continue to receive correspondence from the Alachua County School Board regarding the zoned schools. Please note that this information can be disregarded, as your child will be enrolled with Newberry Community School.