Private Elementary School in Gainesville, FL
At The Fig (Frazer Lower School), we believe that elementary school should be more than memorizing facts and preparing for tests. Childhood is a time of curiosity, imagination, and character development —and we’ve built a private elementary school in Gainesville, FL that nurtures those qualities while laying a strong academic foundation.
Why Families Choose The Fig
Parents looking for a private elementary school in Gainesville often want more than just smaller class sizes. At The Fig, we offer:
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A unique teaching philosophy that blends classical education with hands-on, integrative learning.
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Individual attention in small classes, where every child is known, supported, and challenged.
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A safe, welcoming community that values character development, curiosity, and joy in learning.
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Strong academics rooted in Great Books, mathematics excellence (including Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving), and a love of science, history, and the arts.
A Well-Rounded Curriculum
Our elementary program (K–5) is designed to help students build strong literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Core subjects include:
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Reading & Writing – Building lifelong communication skills through storytelling, grammar, and Great Books.
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Mathematics – Strengthening logical reasoning with advanced problem-solving programs.
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History & Geography – Connecting students to the world around them and its rich past.
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Science – Encouraging discovery through labs, projects, and competitions.
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Latin – Introducing language structure and cultural understanding.
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Arts & Music – Inspiring creativity through performance and visual expression.