For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 12,572 students in 32256, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 540 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 32256, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32256, FL are Duval Charter At Baymeadows, River City Science Academy Innovation School and Duval Charter School At Southside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32256 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32256, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32256, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: K-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8160 Baymeadows Way W
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Gr: K-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Atlantic Coast High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9735 R G Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0239
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0239
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8050 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Osceola
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
River City Science Academy Southeast
Charter School
12397 Philips Hwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
32256, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 143:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-11 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
9000 Southside Blvd, Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0233
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0233
Gr: K-5 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32256, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32256, FL include Duval Charter At Baymeadows, River City Science Academy Innovation School and Duval Charter School At Southside.
How many public schools are located in 32256?
11 public schools are located in 32256.
What percentage of students in 32256 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 32256 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32256?
32256 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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