Top 10 Best Jacksonville Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 204 public schools serving 123,791 students in Jacksonville, FL (there are 154 private schools, serving 29,816 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, FL are Stanton College Preparatory, 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.
Jacksonville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 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
| 425 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
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
River City Science Elementary Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #77.
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory 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
| 986 students
Rank: #88.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #99.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #1010.
River City Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #1111.
Chet's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 Chets Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Grades: K-5
| 1,095 students
Rank: #1212.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Magnet School
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
| 908 students
Rank: #1313.
New Berlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3613 New Berlin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 714-4601
Grades: K-5
| 1,200 students
Rank: #1414.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 1,194 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 999 students
Rank: #1616.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Magnet School
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
| 770 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 1,000 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 465 students
Rank: #1919.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 San Pablo Road South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 390-2000
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
Rank: #2020.
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: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2121.
Alimacani Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #2222.
Greenland Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5050 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #2323.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
Magnet 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
| 263 students
Rank: #2424.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: K-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #2525.
Waterleaf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 565-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2626.
Kernan Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #2727.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #2828.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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
| 289 students
Rank: #3131.
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
| 377 students
Rank: #3232.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #3333.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3434.
Pine Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3929 Grant Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5600
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #3535.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
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Jacksonville, Florida 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
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
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 30 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
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-2
| 310 students
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
3108 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, FL include Stanton College Preparatory, John Stockton Elementary School and J. Allen Axson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jacksonville?
204 public schools are located in Jacksonville.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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