For the 2024-25 school year, there are 72 public preschools serving 36,836 students in Duval County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Duval County, FL are J. Allen Axson Elementary School, Hendricks Avenue Elementary School and Atlantic Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Duval County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
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
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Atlantic Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Sherry Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5924
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5924
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 1,194 students
Rank: #55.
Neptune Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1515 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 247-5954
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 247-5954
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #66.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 999 students
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 770 students
Rank: #88.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #99.
Alimacani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Waterleaf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
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
| 673 students
Rank: #1313.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #1414.
Anchor Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Wonderwood Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1818.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 704 students
Rank: #1919.
Holiday Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Altama Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1676
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 720-1676
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2020.
Dinsmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7126 Civic Club Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #2121.
Oceanway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12555 Gillespie Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Abess Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12731 Abess Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 220-1260
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 220-1260
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Clay Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6345 County Road 218
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #2424.
Chaffee Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 765 students
Rank: #2525.
Mayport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2753 Shangri La Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5988
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5988
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2626.
Whitehouse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
| 405 students
Rank: #2727.
Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 430 students
Rank: #2828.
Lake Lucina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6527 Merrill Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4916
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4916
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2929.
Biscayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | 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
| 796 students
Rank: #3030.
Southside Estates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Ivey Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2706
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2706
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #3131.
Enterprise Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8085 Old Middleburg Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32222
(904) 573-3260
Jacksonville, FL 32222
(904) 573-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #3232.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hammond Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7645
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 693-7645
Grades: PK-5
| 907 students
Rank: #3333.
Pinedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4228 Dignan St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #3434.
Garden City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #3535.
Crown Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
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
| 767 students
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Duval County 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 2023)
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 2020)
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 2023)
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
Idea Bassett (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1845 Bassett Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Idea River Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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 2023)
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 2023)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Duval County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Duval County, FL include J. Allen Axson Elementary School, Hendricks Avenue Elementary School and Atlantic Beach Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Duval County?
72 public preschools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Duval County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Duval County include: Mayport Elementary School vs. Anchor Academy, Crystal Springs Elementary School vs. Chaffee Trail Elementary School, Anchor Academy vs. Mayport Elementary School
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