For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,291 students in 32257, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32257, FL are River City Science Academy At Mandarin, Seaside Community Charter School and Duval Charter School At Mandarin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32257 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32257, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32257, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 903 students
Rank: #22.
Seaside Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10850 Old St Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Grades: K-8
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Duval Charter School At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5209 Shad Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Grades: K-8
| 871 students
Rank: #44.
Mandarin Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Hood Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #55.
San Jose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Grades: 6-12
| 637 students
Rank: #66.
San Jose Cyber
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4131 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 750-5355
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 750-5355
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jacksonville Classical Academy East
Charter School
3030 Hartley Road, Suite 310
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(239) 287-6287
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(239) 287-6287
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
32257, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32257, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32257, FL include River City Science Academy At Mandarin, Seaside Community Charter School and Duval Charter School At Mandarin.
How many public middle schools are located in 32257?
7 public middle schools are located in 32257.
What is the racial composition of students in 32257?
32257 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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