For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 4,954 students in 32209, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32209, FL are Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, R. V. Daniels Elementary School and Grand Park Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32209 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32209, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32209, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 978 students
Rank: #22.
R. V. Daniels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 W 15th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6872
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6872
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6725 Hema Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Pretrial Detention Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #77.
Tiger Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6079 Bagley Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #88.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2854 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1925 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6860
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6860
Grades: 3-5
| 237 students
Rank: #1010.
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 425 students
Rank: #1212.
Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy At Eugene J Butler
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwestern Legends Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #1515.
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Grades: 4-12
| 164 students
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
Grades: 4-8
| 360 students
32209, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32209, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32209, FL include Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, R. V. Daniels Elementary School and Grand Park Career Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32209?
16 public elementary schools are located in 32209.
What is the racial composition of students in 32209?
32209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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