Top 10 Best Jacksonville Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 52 public high schools serving 43,094 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL are Stanton College Preparatory, Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts and Cornerstone Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Jacksonville, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, FL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 950 students
Rank: #55.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #66.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Grades: 6-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #77.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 901 students
Rank: #88.
Mandarin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4831 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 2,435 students
Rank: #99.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandalwood High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2750 John Prom Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,752 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1212.
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 271-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #1313.
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Grades: K-12
| 3,535 students
Rank: #1414.
Gateway Community Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Bridier St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1515.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1616.
Atlantic Coast High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9735 R G Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,414 students
Rank: #1717.
Duval Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Grades: K-12
| 747 students
Rank: #1919.
Duval Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13375 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2222.
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Rank: #2323.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 Parental Home Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2424.
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4037 Boulevard Center Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 348-7849
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #2525.
Florida Cyber Charter At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hgwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 184 students
Rank: #2626.
Baldwin Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Mill St W
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #2727.
San Jose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #2828.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Rank: #2929.
Pretrial Detention Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Adams St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-1789
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #3030.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste. 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 932 students
Rank: #3131.
Florida Cyber Charter At Osceola
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #3232.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #3333.
Edward H. White High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Old Middleburg Rd N
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 693-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #3434.
Andrew Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3816 N Main St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #3535.
Biscayne High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Dunn Ave Ste 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 301-4367
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
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Jacksonville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-11
| 128 students
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-2
| 310 students
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
3108 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
901 Kennard St
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
580 Lawton Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL include Stanton College Preparatory, Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts and Cornerstone Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Jacksonville, FL?
52 public high schools are located in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville, FL?
Jacksonville, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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