For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,605 students in 32254, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 737 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 32254, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32254, FL are James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School, Paxon School/advanced Studies and Pickett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32254 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32254, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32254, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #22.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #33.
Pickett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6305 Old Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7555
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7555
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #66.
Biltmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7569
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7569
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #77.
Reynolds Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 Reynolds Ln
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3960
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #88.
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
964 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Jacksonville K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 North Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-10
| 1,101 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
32254, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32254, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32254, FL include James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School, Paxon School/advanced Studies and Pickett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32254?
10 public schools are located in 32254.
What percentage of students in 32254 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 32254 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32254?
32254 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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