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 61% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32218, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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
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: PK-5
| 495 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
| 708 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
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 396 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
10741 Pine Estates Rd E
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8767
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8767
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
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 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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