Top 10 Best Jacksonville Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 public middle schools serving 47,717 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, FL are Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School, James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School and River City Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Seaside Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8727 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 619-3933
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #1212.
Duval Charter School At Coastal
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 512-6757
Grades: K-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #1313.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1414.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #1515.
Duval Charter School At Mandarin
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5209 Shad Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1616.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8313 Baycenter Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1717.
Mandarin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 Hood Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,173 students
Rank: #1818.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2034 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #2222.
Kernan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: #2323.
Gateway Community Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Bridier St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2424.
Landmark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7125
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #2525.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #2626.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hgwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 217 students
Rank: #2727.
Duval Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #2929.
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13375 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3131.
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Grades: 6-12
| 203 students
Rank: #3232.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 Parental Home Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #3333.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Grades: K-12
| 837 students
Rank: #3434.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #3535.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8050 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 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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