For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,854 students in 32209, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 227 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 32209, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32209, FL are Stanton College Preparatory, Darnell Cookman Middle/high School and John E. Ford K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32209 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32209, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32209, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Gr: 6-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2854 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6725 Hema Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1925 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6860
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6860
Gr: 3-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Tiger Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6079 Bagley Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6580
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6580
Gr: PK-3 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Gr: K-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Northwestern Legends Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
813 Golfar Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 895-7878
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 895-7878
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
A. Philip Randolph Academies
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Golfair Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3011
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
William M. Raines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3049
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy At Eugene J Butler
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge To Success Academy Middle School
Alternative School
5443 Moncrief Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3035
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3035
Gr: 4-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
32209, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
R. V. Daniels Elementary School (Closed)
Magnet School
1951 W 15th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6872
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6872
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
School For Accelerated Learning And Technologies Inc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4751 Walgreen Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 328-5001
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 328-5001
Gr: 9-12
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32209, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32209, FL include Stanton College Preparatory, Darnell Cookman Middle/high School and John E. Ford K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 32209?
19 public schools are located in 32209.
What percentage of students in 32209 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 32209 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32209?
32209 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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