Top 10 Best Duval County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 184 public elementary schools serving 99,088 students in Duval County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duval County, FL are Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, John Stockton Elementary School and J. Allen Axson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Duval County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
John Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4827 Carlisle Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3955
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Atlantic Beach Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
298 Sherry Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5924
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
River City Science Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #88.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #99.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 989 students
Rank: #1010.
Chet's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 Chets Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Grades: K-5
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1111.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1212.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3613 New Berlin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 714-4601
Grades: PK-5
| 1,187 students
Rank: #1313.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 1,111 students
Rank: #1414.
San Pablo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 18th Ave N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5947
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1515.
Neptune Beach Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 247-5954
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #1616.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,030 students
Rank: #1717.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 858 students
Rank: #1818.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #1919.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #2020.
Seabreeze Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Seabreeze Ave
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5900
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #2121.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 San Pablo Rd South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Rank: #2222.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2323.
Alimacani Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #2424.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #2626.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: K-8
| 1,335 students
Rank: #2727.
Waterleaf Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #2828.
Kernan Trail Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #2929.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 1,025 students
Rank: #3030.
Anchor Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 Wonderwood Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #3131.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Grades: K-8
| 950 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #3434.
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 3rd St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5929
Grades: 6-8
| 1,204 students
Rank: #3535.
Venetia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Timuquana Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3990
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
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Duval County 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
11770 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 390-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Grades: 6-8
| 964 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
3747 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
1845 Bassett Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Duval County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duval County, FL include Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, John Stockton Elementary School and J. Allen Axson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Duval County?
184 public elementary schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Duval County are often viewed compared to one another?

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