For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,769 students in 32218, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 917 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 32218, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in 32218, FL are San Mateo Elementary School, Oceanway Elementary School and Biscayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32218 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32218, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32218, FL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Oceanway Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12555 Gillespie Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Biscayne Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12230 Biscayne Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10741 Pine Estates Rd E
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8767
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8767
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Depaul Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #88.
First Coast High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
590 Duval Station Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 757-0080
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 757-0080
Grades: 9-12
| 2,158 students
Rank: #99.
Somerset Academy-elementary Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 551-3292
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 551-3292
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1010.
Oceanway School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
143 Oceanway Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4680
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4680
Grades: 6-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #1111.
Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10913 Pine Estates Rd E
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8771
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8771
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1212.
Seaside Charter North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Broward Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 853-6287
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 853-6287
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #1313.
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 551-3292
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 551-3292
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #1414.
Biscayne High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Dunn Ave Ste 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 301-4367
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 301-4367
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
32218, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1429 Broward Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Tiger Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 630-6746
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 630-6746
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32218, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32218, FL include San Mateo Elementary School, Oceanway Elementary School and Biscayne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32218, FL?
14 public schools are located in 32218, FL.
What percentage of students in 32218, FL go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 32218, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32218, FL?
32218, FL public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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