The top-rated elementary schools in Jacksonville for 2026 are Oak Hill Academy (9.2/10), Clay Hill Elementary School (8.8/10), and Abess Park Elementary School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 115 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Jacksonville's elementary school landscape spans 116 ranked schools, giving families a wide field to evaluate. Central Riverside Elementary School leads the pack with a 9.1/10 composite score, followed by Oak Hill Academy at 8.7 and a cluster of schools — Whitehouse, Bayview, and Lake Lucina — tied at 8.2. The metro average sits at 6.1/10, which means the gap between a typical school and a top performer is substantial. Still, 33 schools score 7 or above, so strong options are distributed across the area rather than concentrated in one pocket. The table below lets you sort by score, location, and other key indicators to find schools that fit your family's priorities. Start with the highest scores if academics are the primary driver, or filter by neighborhood to see what's performing well close to home.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Florida education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Florida. Learn about our methodology.
Clay
450 students · 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th
Top 3% in Florida
Duval
524 students · 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in Florida
Duval
468 students · 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 6% in Florida
Duval
1,019 students · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 8% in Florida · charter
Duval
638 students · 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 11% in Florida
Duval
447 students · 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 18% in Florida
Duval
792 students · 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 18% in Florida
Duval
804 students · 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 18% in Florida
Duval
376 students · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 18% in Florida · charter
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Oak Hill Academy is the top-rated elementary school in Jacksonville with a composite score of 9.2/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
Jacksonville has 155 elementary schools, including 24 charter schools. Of these, 144 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
Among 144 Jacksonville elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.0/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Florida).
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Florida, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Florida, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Jacksonville has 24 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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A comprehensive guide to school choice in Florida. Compare public, private, and charter schools using data on test scores, accountability, cost, and outcomes for the 2026-27 school year.