For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 public middle schools serving 47,717 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, FL are Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School, James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School and River City Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jacksonville, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #33.
River City Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #44.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 908 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 770 students
Rank: #66.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Grades: 6-8
| 1,000 students
Rank: #77.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 San Pablo Road South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 390-2000
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 390-2000
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: K-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #1010.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #1111.
Seaside Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8727 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 619-3933
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 619-3933
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #1212.
Duval Charter School At Coastal
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 512-6757
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 512-6757
Grades: K-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #1313.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1414.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #1515.
Duval Charter School At Mandarin
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5209 Shad Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1616.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8313 Baycenter Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1717.
Mandarin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Hood Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,173 students
Rank: #1818.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2034 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #2222.
Kernan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #2323.
Gateway Community Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Bridier St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2424.
Landmark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7125
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7125
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #2525.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #2626.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 217 students
Rank: #2727.
Duval Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #2929.
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13375 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3131.
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Grades: 6-12
| 203 students
Rank: #3232.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Parental Home Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #3333.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Grades: K-12
| 837 students
Rank: #3434.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #3535.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8050 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
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Jacksonville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bank Of America Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Beulah Beal Young Parents Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Brentwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Destiny Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
Duval County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Eugene Butler Middle School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Florida Virtual Academy At Pasco (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-11
| 128 students
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Horizons Unlimited Middle School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Justina Road Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Kipp Jacksonville K-8 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-2
| 310 students
Kipp Voice Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
Kreative Kids Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Lackawanna Alternative Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3108 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Lake Forest Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
901 Kennard St
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
580 Lawton Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, FL include Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School, James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School and River City Science Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
78 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jacksonville include: Duval Charter Scholars Academy vs. Duval Charter At Baymeadows, James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School vs. Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School, Landmark Middle School vs. Kernan Middle School
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