Top 10 Best Nassau County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,380 students in Nassau County, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,050 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Nassau County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%). Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, FL are Wildlight Elementary School, Hilliard Elementary School and Bryceville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nassau County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Nassau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Nassau County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildlight Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
550 Curiosity Ave
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-3053
Grades: PK-5
| 853 students
Rank: #22.
Hilliard Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27568 Ohio St
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-4471
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Bryceville Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6504 Church Ave
Bryceville, FL 32009
(904) 266-9241
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Callahan Intermediate School
Math: 83% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
34586 Ball Park Rd
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1114
Grades: 3-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Yulee Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
86063 Felmor Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5192
Grades: 3-5
| 682 students
Rank: #66.
Emma Love Hardee Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Susan Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5974
Grades: 3-5
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
Callahan Middle School
Math: 79% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
Nassau Virtual Franchise
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Rank: #99.
Yulee Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
85439 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-5116
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #1010.
Fernandina Beach High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-5713
Grades: 2-12
| 981 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hilliard Middle-senior High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 787 students
Rank: #1313.
Yulee High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85375 Miner Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-8641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
Rank: #1414.
West Nassau County High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Warrior Dr
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
Rank: #1515.
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886
Grades: K-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
449618 Us Highway 301
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-2121
Grades: PK-2
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9900
Grades: 9-11
| 0 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
1112 Jasmine St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5870
Grades: PK-2
| 638 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yulee Primary School
86426 Goodbread Rd
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 225-9711
Grades: PK-2
| 675 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nassau County, FL

Nassau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1205 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5860
Grades: 2-3
| 353 students
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11201 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1781 Lisa Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-4244
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Step - Nassau (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87692 Bell River Estates
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 277-7290
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nassau County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Nassau County, FL include Wildlight Elementary School, Hilliard Elementary School and Bryceville Elementary School. Nassau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public schools are located in Nassau County, FL?
20 public schools are located in Nassau County, FL.
What percentage of students in Nassau County, FL go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Nassau County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nassau County, FL?
Nassau County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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