For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,216 students in 32209, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32209, FL are John E. Ford K-8 School, Rufus E. Payne Elementary School and George Washington Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32209 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32209, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32209, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
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 preschools in 32209, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32209, FL include John E. Ford K-8 School, Rufus E. Payne Elementary School and George Washington Carver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32209?
6 public preschools are located in 32209.
What is the racial composition of students in 32209?
32209 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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