For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,443 students in 32277, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32277, FL are Lake Lucina Elementary School, Fort Caroline Elementary School and Grasp Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32277 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32277, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32277, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Lucina Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6527 Merrill Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4916
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4916
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Fort Caroline Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Athore Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4904
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4904
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Grasp Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
8239 Merrill Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4919
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4919
Gr: PK-2 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32277, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32277, FL include Lake Lucina Elementary School, Fort Caroline Elementary School and Grasp Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 32277?
4 public preschools are located in 32277.
What is the racial composition of students in 32277?
32277 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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