For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,796 students in 32218, FL.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 32218 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32218, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32218, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Oceanway Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12555 Gillespie Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Biscayne Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12230 Biscayne Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Depaul Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
32218, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
10741 Pine Estates Rd E
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8767
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8767
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1429 Broward Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Tiger Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 630-6746
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 630-6746
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 32218, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32218, FL include San Mateo Elementary School, Oceanway Elementary School and Biscayne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32218?
5 public preschools are located in 32218.
What is the racial composition of students in 32218?
32218 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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