For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,075 students in 32257, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 32257, FL are River City Science Academy At Mandarin, Duval Charter School At Mandarin and Seaside Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 32257 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 32257, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32257, FL Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Duval Charter School At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5209 Shad Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Seaside Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10850 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Gr: K-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
San Jose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Gr: 6-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
San Jose Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1723
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1723
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
32257, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
San Jose Cyber (Closed 2025)
Charter School
4131 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 750-5355
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 750-5355
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 32257, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 32257, FL include River City Science Academy At Mandarin, Duval Charter School At Mandarin and Seaside Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 32257?
5 public charter schools are located in 32257.
What is the racial composition of students in 32257?
32257 public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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