Best Duval County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 212 public schools serving 131,015 students in Duval County, FL (there are 161 private schools, serving 31,329 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Duval County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, FL are Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, Stanton College Preparatory and J. Allen Axson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Duval County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,283 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
John Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4827 Carlisle Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3955
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Atlantic Beach Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
298 Sherry Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5924
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 903 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
River City Science Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 989 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Chet's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13200 Chets Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Gr: K-5 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Neptune Beach Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 247-5954
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
San Pablo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 18th Ave N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5947
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3613 New Berlin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 714-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 1,187 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Seabreeze Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Seabreeze Ave
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5900
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 San Pablo Rd South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 820 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2323.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Anchor Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Wonderwood Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Gr: PK-12 | 858 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2626.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,030 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2828.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Alimacani Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3131.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Gr: K-8 | 950 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Central Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Waterleaf Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Kernan Trail Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Duval County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Gr: 9-12
11770 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 390-2000
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 91%
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Gr: K-11
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Gr: 6-12
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 143:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-11 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
3747 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1845 Bassett Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 40%
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Gr: K-2
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Duval County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, FL include Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, Stanton College Preparatory and J. Allen Axson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Duval County?
212 public schools are located in Duval County.
What percentage of students in Duval County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Duval County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Duval County are often viewed compared to one another?

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