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Best Jacksonville Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 70 public preschools serving 36,858 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, FL are J. Allen Axson Elementary School, Hendricks Avenue Elementary School and Chet's Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Chet's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13200 Chets Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Gr: PK-5 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Alimacani Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Central Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Waterleaf Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Abess Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12731 Abess Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 220-1260
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Holiday Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6900 Altama Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1676
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Dinsmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7126 Civic Club Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Whitehouse Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11160 General Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32220
(904) 693-7542
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Oceanway Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12555 Gillespie Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Chimney Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9353 Staples Mill Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11400 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7510
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6345 County Road 218
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2424.
Lake Lucina Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6527 Merrill Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4916
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Biscayne Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12230 Biscayne Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3800 Crown Point Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10450 Theresa Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Southside Estates Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9775 Ivey Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2706
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6343 Knights Ln N
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 739-5249
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3257 Lake Shore Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3131.
Enterprise Learning Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8085 Old Middleburg Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32222
(904) 573-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4346 Roanoke Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3077
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Orange Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1214
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Hammond Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7645
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0239
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval Center (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Bank Of America Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Beulah Beal Young Parents Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Brentwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Carter G. Woodson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Gr: 9-12
Charger Academy (Closed 2024)
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Daniel Memorial School (Closed 2004)
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Destiny Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Duval County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Duval Start Center (Closed 2004)
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Duval Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Gr: 6-12
Eugene Butler Middle School (Closed 2016)
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Florida Virtual Academy (Closed 2010)
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Florida Virtual Academy At Hillsborough County (Closed 2018)
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 143:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County (Closed 2023)
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Florida Virtual Academy At Pasco (Closed 2023)
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-11 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Gateway Community Services (formerly Tpc Vil (Closed 2023)
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Henry F. Kite Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Hidden Oaks Elementary School (Closed)
6127 Cedar Hills Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1020
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Horizons Unlimited Middle School (Closed 2006)
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Idea Bassett (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1845 Bassett Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Idea River Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
J. Allen Axson Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Jacksonville Marine Institutewest (Closed 2004)
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
John Love Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Gr: K-2
Justina Road Elementary School (Closed 2016)
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
King's Highway Intermediate (Closed 2023)
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,513 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Kipp Jacksonville K-8 (Closed 2023)
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 310:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kipp Voice Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, FL include J. Allen Axson Elementary School, Hendricks Avenue Elementary School and Chet's Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?
70 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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