Top 10 Best Clay County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public elementary schools serving 23,339 students in Clay County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, FL are Orange Park Elementary School, Fleming Island Elementary School and Robert M. Paterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Clay County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange Park Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1401 Plainfield Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Fleming Island Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-1075
Grades: PK-6
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-2575
Grades: PK-6
| 1,109 students
Rank: #44.
Keystone Heights Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
335 Sw Pecan St
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(904) 336-1375
Grades: PK-6
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Oaks Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-4275
Grades: PK-6
| 858 students
Rank: #66.
Thunderbolt Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 336-3675
Grades: PK-6
| 870 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeside Junior High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2750 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-5575
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #88.
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1630 Woodpecker Ln
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3475
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #99.
Rideout Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3065 Apalachicola Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-2875
Grades: PK-6
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeside Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2752 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1675
Grades: PK-6
| 778 students
Rank: #1111.
St Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 800 students
Rank: #1212.
Coppergate Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3460 Copper Colts Court
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0675
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Asbury Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Grades: PK-6
| 879 students
Rank: #1414.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2945 County Road 218
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Grades: PK-6
| 708 students
Rank: #1515.
Oakleaf Village Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 Oakleaf Village Pkwy
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2425
Grades: PK-6
| 964 students
Rank: #1616.
Tynes Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1550 Tynes Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 1,030 students
Rank: #1717.
Doctors Inlet Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2634 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-0975
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #1818.
Middleburg Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3958 Main St
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-1875
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #1919.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
421 Jefferson Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-3075
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #2020.
Mcrae Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6770 County Road 315 C
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
(352) 336-6125
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Asbury Junior High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5375
Grades: 6-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #2222.
Plantation Oaks Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4150 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-2775
Grades: PK-6
| 1,022 students
Rank: #2323.
Clay Virtual Franchise
Math: 53% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| 453 students
Rank: #2424.
W E Cherry Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Edson Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-3975
Grades: PK-6
| 654 students
Rank: #2525.
Argyle Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2625 Spencers Plantation Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-0375
Grades: PK-6
| 700 students
Rank: #2626.
Clay Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1417 Red Apple Rd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 406-1607
Grades: K-8
| 764 students
Rank: #2727.
Montclair Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2398 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1975
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #2828.
Oakleaf Junior High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 336-5775
Grades: 6-8
| 1,237 students
Rank: #2929.
J.l. Wilkinson Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4965 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
Grades: PK-6
| 674 students
Rank: #3030.
Clay Virtual Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3131.
S Bryan Jennings Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Corona Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-3175
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #3232.
Pace Center For Girls Clay
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 Blanding Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32006
(904) 458-0840
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Rank: #3333.
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 S Oakridge Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #3434.
Grove Park Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 Miller St
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-1275
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #3535.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Mill St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Grades: 6-12
| 285 students
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Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2306 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-4450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
0900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Grades: 11
| 39 students
2306 Kingsley Ave #20
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 336-9875
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
550 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-7392
Grades: 6-11
| 25 students
1324 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 624-8337
Grades: K-5
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, FL include Orange Park Elementary School, Fleming Island Elementary School and Robert M. Paterson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County, FL?
38 public elementary schools are located in Clay County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, FL?
Clay County, FL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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