Best 32208 Florida Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,797 students in 32208, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32208, FL are Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32208 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32208, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32208, FL Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4346 Roanoke Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3077
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Winton Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Silver Plz
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3081
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32208 Florida

32208, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 99%
901 Kennard St
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
580 Lawton Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1410 W Edgewood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 390-2115
8801 Lake Placid Dr E
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3027
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6720 Norwood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4819 Soutel Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 469-8195
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 99%
4819 Soutel Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 469-8195
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32208, FL?
How many public preschools are located in 32208?
3 public preschools are located in 32208.
What is the racial composition of students in 32208?
32208 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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