Academy of Health Professions
ApprovedAddress
1900 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (8 of 8 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 100% · 2023: 100% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1296
CNA classes in Gainesville, FL
3 nurse aide training programs in Gainesville are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Gainesville3
ZIP codes with a program3
With 2025 pass-rate data3
Reading pass rates. The rate is the share of a program's first-time test takers who passed in 2025. Small programs can swing a lot, so look at how many people tested, not just the percentage. Compare every Florida program.
Approved CNA programs in Gainesville
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Saint Francis Catholic Academy Health School
ApprovedAddress
4100 NW 115th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (2 of 2 passed)
State program number
1692
Santa Fe College
ApprovedAddress
3000 NW 83 Street, W-201b, Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (17 of 17 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 100% · 2023: 96% · 2024: 91%
State program number
1224
Source: Florida Board of Nursing, Approved CNA training programs list (list dated September 5, 2025). Checked November 2, 2026.
Pass rates: Florida Board of Nursing, FLCNA First Time Combined Pass Rate by Program, 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025. A pass rate counts first-time test takers only.
Program details change. Always confirm start dates, cost and approval status with the program and the state before you enroll. How we collect this data.
How Gainesville programs did on the state exam
100.0%Gainesville programs combined, 2025 (27 of 27 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Gainesville programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100.0% | 27 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 94.1% | 34 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 97.3% | 37 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 100.0% | 17 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 96.2% | 26 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 92.3% | 26 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 90.3% | 31 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Gainesville's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Approved programs within 25 miles of Gainesville
3 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Florida Technical College | Starke | about 22 mi | 40% (2/5) |
| Union County High School | Lake Butler | about 22 mi | 100% (14/14) |
| Williston High School | Williston | about 22 mi | 88% (15/17) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Gainesville's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
What kinds of programs
Grouped by the wording of each program's name on the state list, not by an official category.
Where they are
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Gainesville.
326053260632609
CNA pay in the Gainesville, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Gainesville, FL metro area was $17.79 an hour ($36,990 a year), across about 2,890 jobs. That is $0.24 an hour below the Florida median of $18.03.
The median is the middle value: half of nursing assistants earned more and half earned less. Compare pay across Florida metro areas or read our CNA salary guide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Nursing Assistants (31-1131), retrieved November 2, 2026.
CNA classes in Gainesville: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Gainesville?
3 programs in Gainesville are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 3 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in Gainesville?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. None of the Gainesville programs have facility names. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Gainesville programs?
In 2025, 27 of 27 first-time testers from Gainesville programs passed (100.0%), compared with 89.1% statewide.
What do I need to become a CNA in Florida?
In Florida, you need a passing score on the state exam plus one of three things: an approved training program, a high school diploma (or equivalent), or being 18 or older. See the full Florida requirements.
How much do CNAs make in Gainesville?
Nursing assistants in the Gainesville, FL area had a median pay of $17.79 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How long is CNA training?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. The Florida Board of Nursing doesn't list a required number of hours, so program length varies. How long CNA training takes.