For the 2024 school year, there are 67 public preschools serving 33,725 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, FL are J. Allen Axson Elementary School, Alimacani Elementary School and Cornerstone Classical Academy. 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 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Alimacani Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #55.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 1,108 students
Rank: #77.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #99.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #1010.
Abess Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12731 Abess Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 220-1260
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 220-1260
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1212.
Waterleaf Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1313.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1414.
Holiday Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6900 Altama Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1676
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1676
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1515.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1616.
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11400 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7510
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Lucina Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6527 Merrill Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4916
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4916
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1818.
Dinsmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7126 Civic Club Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Winton Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Whitehouse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11160 General Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32220
(904) 693-7542
Jacksonville, FL 32220
(904) 693-7542
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #2121.
Oceanway Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12555 Gillespie Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6345 County Road 218
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Orange Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1214
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1214
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2424.
Southside Estates Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9775 Ivey Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2706
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2706
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #2525.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2814 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2626.
Biscayne Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12230 Biscayne Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #2727.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6343 Knights Ln N
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 739-5249
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 739-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #2828.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6305 Old Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7555
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7555
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #2929.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Crown Point Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5808
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #3030.
Beauclerc Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Craven Rd W
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 739-5226
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 739-5226
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #3131.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hammond Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7645
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7645
Grades: PK-5
| 935 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hogan-spring Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6736 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1640
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Rank: #3434.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0239
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0239
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #3535.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 745-4900
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 745-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
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Jacksonville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bank Of America Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Beulah Beal Young Parents Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Brentwood Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Destiny Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
Duval County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Eugene Butler Middle School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Florida Virtual Academy At Pasco (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-11
| 128 students
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Horizons Unlimited Middle School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Justina Road Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Kipp Jacksonville K-8 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-2
| 310 students
Kipp Voice Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
Kreative Kids Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Lackawanna Alternative Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3108 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Lake Forest Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
901 Kennard St
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
580 Lawton Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Show 25 more closed public schools in Jacksonville, FL (out of 60 total schools)
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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, Alimacani Elementary School and Cornerstone Classical Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville, FL?
67 public preschools are located in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville, FL?
Jacksonville, FL public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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