Top 3 Best 32204 Florida Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,093 students in 32204, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 555 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 32204, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32204, FL are Central Riverside Elementary School and Jacksonville Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32204 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32204, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32204, FL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Grades: K-12
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
129 King St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 858-6360
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 32204, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32204, FL include Central Riverside Elementary School and Jacksonville Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in 32204?
3 public schools are located in 32204.
What percentage of students in 32204 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 32204 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32204?
32204 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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