For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,907 students in the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Sandalwood are Sandalwood High School and Alden Road Excep. Student Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandalwood High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2750 John Prom Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-5100
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,726 students
Rank: #22.
Alden Road Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11780 Alden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2722
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2722
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville, FL include Sandalwood High School and Alden Road Excep. Student Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville?
the neighborhood of Sandalwood, Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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