For the 2023 school year, there are 190 public schools serving 131,581 students in Jacksonville, FL (there are 142 private schools, serving 27,082 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, FL are John Stockton Elementary School, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School and J. Allen Axson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Jacksonville, FL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4827 Carlisle Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3955
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3955
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School
Magnet School
Math: 88% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #33.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 79% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #55.
Alimacani Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
River City Science Elementary Academy
Charter School
Math: 82% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 80%
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
| 1,017 students
Rank: #88.
Chet's Creek Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13200 Chets Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Grades: K-5
| 1,171 students
Rank: #99.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1010.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 893 students
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #1212.
New Berlin Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3613 New Berlin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 714-4601
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 714-4601
Grades: K-5
| 1,140 students
Rank: #1313.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%
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: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #1414.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 956 students
Rank: #1515.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 944 students
Rank: #1616.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1717.
Paxon School/advanced Studies Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #1818.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1919.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 66% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2020.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: K-8
| 1,299 students
Rank: #2121.
Kernan Trail Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2222.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 982 students
Rank: #2323.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2424.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 67%
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
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2525.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #2626.
Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13333 Lanier Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 696-8758
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 696-8758
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: #2727.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 70%
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
| 1,150 students
Rank: #2828.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 57%
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
| 950 students
Rank: #2929.
Abess Park Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12731 Abess Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 220-1260
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 220-1260
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3030.
Central Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #3131.
Pine Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3929 Grant Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5600
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5600
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #3232.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8313 Baycenter Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Duval Charter School At Coastal
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 512-6757
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 512-6757
Grades: K-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Waterleaf Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #3535.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 693 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 2021)
Magnet School
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Grades: 4-12
| 518 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2021)
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
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
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 2021)
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
Hospital And Homebound (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4037 Boulevard Center Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 348-7849
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 348-7849
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Impact Halfway House (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 24 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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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 schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, FL include John Stockton Elementary School, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School and J. Allen Axson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jacksonville, FL?
190 public schools are located in Jacksonville, FL.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville, FL go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville, FL?
Jacksonville, FL public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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