For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,644 students in 32043, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 273 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 32043, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32043, FL are Shadowlawn Elementary School, Lake Asbury Elementary School and Green Cove Springs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32043 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32043, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32043, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Falcon Force Run
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lake Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Gr: PK-6 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Green Cove Springs Junior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Bonaventure Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5175
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5175
Gr: 7-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Lake Asbury Junior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5375
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5375
Gr: 7-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Clay High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Fl-16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Gr: 9-12 | 1,776 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Oakridge Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Amikids Clay County
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Lemon St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 Mill St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
3530 County Road 315
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6852
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6852
Gr: PK-6 | 698 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32043, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32043, FL include Shadowlawn Elementary School, Lake Asbury Elementary School and Green Cove Springs Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 32043?
12 public schools are located in 32043.
What percentage of students in 32043 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 32043 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32043?
32043 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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