For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,457 students in the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville, FL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Northside is Oceanway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oceanway School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
143 Oceanway Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4680
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4680
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville, FL include Oceanway School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville?
the neighborhood of Northside, Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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