For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,813 students in 32254, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 429 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 32254, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32254, FL are Paxon School/advanced Studies, James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School and Pickett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32254 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32254, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32254, FL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6305 Old Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7555
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7555
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Pinedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4228 Dignan St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Biltmore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7969
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7969
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Reynolds Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 Reynolds Ln
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3960
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
964 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 306:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Jacksonville K-12
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 North Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-11 | 1,246 student Minority enrollment: 97%
32254, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 310:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Lackawanna Alternative Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3108 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32254, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32254, FL include Paxon School/advanced Studies, James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School and Pickett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32254?
10 public schools are located in 32254.
What percentage of students in 32254 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 32254 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32254?
32254 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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