5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Jacksonville, Florida

296 schools · 151 Elementary · 26 Middle · 45 High · 74 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 193

Private: 103

Districts: 4

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Estimated Scores: 32%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.9/10
Median household income: $67,283
Median home value: $257,357
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 59%

How Jacksonville compares

Florida rank

#226 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Florida avg (6.4)

Median household income

$67k

90% of Florida median

Schools in this city

263

About Schools in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida gives parents a large and genuinely varied public school system to work through. With 184 ranked public schools and an average score of 5.6 out of 10, the city lands squarely in the middle of the performance range — meaning the difference between a strong and a weak assignment can be substantial depending on where a family lives.

The top tier is real but selective. Only 35 schools, or 19% of the city's ranked public schools, score 7 or higher out of 10. That concentration matters when families are drawing attendance boundaries or weighing a move. Central Riverside Elementary School leads the city with a 9.1, followed closely by River City Science Academy at Mandarin (8.8), Oak Hill Academy (8.6), River City Science Elementary Academy (8.5), and John Stockton Elementary (8.4). The top five are all elementary schools, and the River City Science network places two campuses in that group — worth noting for families who plan ahead to middle school.

The elementary tier is where Jacksonville's strongest options cluster. Parents with school-age children in the early grades have the most to gain from location and school-choice research, since several high-scoring elementaries are accessible through magnet or charter enrollment rather than address alone. The citywide average of 5.6 reflects a broad middle band of schools performing near or just below state expectations, with a tail of lower-scoring campuses that pull the mean down.

For practical planning, the 19% figure is the number to hold onto. In a city this size, one in five schools clears the high-performance bar — which means high-scoring options exist across multiple zip codes, but they are not the default. Families who rely solely on their neighborhood assignment have a meaningful chance of landing in the average band. Jacksonville rewards active research: cross-referencing school scores against enrollment windows, magnet lottery deadlines, and district transfer policies can open access to the top tier regardless of home address.

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Elementary Schools

151 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CENTRAL RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 333 students · Pre-K–5th	333	Pre-K–5th	9.1
2	OAK HILL ACADEMY 253 students · Pre-K–8th	253	Pre-K–8th	8.7
3	WHITEHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 424 students · Pre-K–5th	424	Pre-K–5th	8.2
4	BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 321 students · Pre-K–5th	321	Pre-K–5th	8.2
5	LAKE LUCINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 311 students · Pre-K–5th	311	Pre-K–5th	8.2
6	J. ALLEN AXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 468 students · Pre-K–5th	468	Pre-K–5th	8.2
7	R L BROWN GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMY 193 students · Kindergarten–5th	193	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
8	WEST RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 324 students · Pre-K–5th	324	Pre-K–5th	8.1
9	JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 418 students · Kindergarten–5th	418	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
10	RUTLEDGE H. PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 749 students · Pre-K–5th	749	Pre-K–5th	8.1
11	RUTH N. UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 332 students · Pre-K–5th	332	Pre-K–5th	8.0
12	BROOKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 395 students · Kindergarten–5th	395	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
13	GREENLAND PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 665 students · Pre-K–5th	665	Pre-K–5th	8.0
14	WATERLEAF ELEMENTARY 675 students · Pre-K–5th	675	Pre-K–5th	8.0
15	RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY AT MANDARIN 903 students · Kindergarten–8th	903	Kindergarten–8th	7.8
16	ORTEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 330 students · Kindergarten–5th	330	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
17	ABESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 524 students · Pre-K–5th	524	Pre-K–5th	7.6
18	RIVER CITY SCIENCE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY 583 students · Kindergarten–5th	583	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
19	RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INNOVATION SCHOOL 807 students · Kindergarten–8th	807	Kindergarten–8th	7.6
20	ENTERPRISE LEARNING ACADEMY 725 students · Pre-K–5th	725	Pre-K–5th	7.5
21	RUFUS E. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 224 students · Pre-K–5th	224	Pre-K–5th	7.4
22	ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 214 students · Pre-K–5th	214	Pre-K–5th	7.3
23	ANDREW A. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	7.3
24	WESTVIEW K-8 1,242 students · Pre-K–8th	1,242	Pre-K–8th	7.3
25	JOHN E. FORD K-8 SCHOOL 632 students · Pre-K–8th	632	Pre-K–8th	7.2

Show 126 more elementary schools

26	SAN MATEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	7.2
27	LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 340 students · Kindergarten–5th	340	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
28	HENDRICKS AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 627 students · Kindergarten–5th	627	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
29	GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY 281 students · Pre-K–5th	281	Pre-K–5th	7.1
30	PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 459 students · Kindergarten–5th	459	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
31	GRASP ACADEMY 283 students · 1st–8th	283	1st–8th	7.1
32	HIDDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 185 students · Kindergarten–5th	185	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
33	SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 682 students · Pre-K–5th	682	Pre-K–5th	7.0
34	TIMUCUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	6.9
35	SUSIE E. TOLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 237 students · 3rd–5th	237	3rd–5th	6.9
36	PINE ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 220 students · Pre-K–5th	220	Pre-K–5th	6.9
37	HYDE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 250 students · 3rd–5th	250	3rd–5th	6.8
38	CEDAR HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 404 students · Kindergarten–5th	404	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
39	HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 396 students · Pre-K–5th	396	Pre-K–5th	6.8
40	GREGORY DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 501 students · Kindergarten–5th	501	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
41	CHIMNEY LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 831 students · Pre-K–5th	831	Pre-K–5th	6.7
42	RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INTRACOASTAL 820 students · Kindergarten–8th	820	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
43	HOLIDAY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 514 students · Pre-K–5th	514	Pre-K–5th	6.6
44	MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 412 students · Pre-K–2nd	412	Pre-K–2nd	6.6
45	ALIMACANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 792 students · Pre-K–5th	792	Pre-K–5th	6.6
46	CHET'S CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,090 students · Kindergarten–5th	1,090	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
47	SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 821 students · Pre-K–5th	821	Pre-K–5th	6.5
48	RAMONA BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 290 students · Kindergarten–5th	290	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
49	LONG BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 312 students · Kindergarten–5th	312	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
50	KERNAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 638 students · Kindergarten–5th	638	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
51	CLAY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 450 students · Pre-K–6th	450	Pre-K–6th	6.3
52	GREENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 585 students · Pre-K–5th	585	Pre-K–5th	6.3
53	LOUIS S. SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 704 students · Kindergarten–5th	704	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
54	MANDARIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,025 students · Pre-K–5th	1,025	Pre-K–5th	6.3
55	VENETIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 392 students · Kindergarten–5th	392	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
56	SALLYE B. MATHIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	6.2
57	REYNOLDS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 188 students · Pre-K–5th	188	Pre-K–5th	6.2
58	NORMANDY VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 488 students · Pre-K–5th	488	Pre-K–5th	6.2
59	GLOBAL OUTREACH ACADEMY INTERCOASTAL 312 students · Kindergarten–8th	312	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
60	FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 487 students · Pre-K–5th	487	Pre-K–5th	6.1
61	SPRING PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	6.1
62	SOUTHSIDE ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 496 students · Pre-K–5th	496	Pre-K–5th	6.1
63	WINDY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 467 students · Pre-K–5th	467	Pre-K–5th	6.1
64	PICKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 158 students · Kindergarten–5th	158	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
65	CROWN POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 807 students · Pre-K–5th	807	Pre-K–5th	6.1
66	BARTRAM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY 1,111 students · Pre-K–5th	1,111	Pre-K–5th	6.1
67	LOVE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	6.0
68	OCEANWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 708 students · Pre-K–5th	708	Pre-K–5th	6.0
69	LORETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,030 students · Pre-K–5th	1,030	Pre-K–5th	5.8
70	ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 253 students · Pre-K–5th	253	Pre-K–5th	5.7
71	ANNIE R. MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 205 students · Kindergarten–5th	205	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
72	JACKSONVILLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 481 students · Kindergarten–5th	481	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
73	THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 460 students · Kindergarten–5th	460	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
74	CRYSTAL SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 921 students · Pre-K–5th	921	Pre-K–5th	5.5
75	NEW BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,187 students · Pre-K–5th	1,187	Pre-K–5th	5.5
76	GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 393 students · Pre-K–5th	393	Pre-K–5th	5.4
77	BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 804 students · Pre-K–5th	804	Pre-K–5th	5.4
78	DINSMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 553 students · Pre-K–5th	553	Pre-K–5th	5.3
79	ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 407 students · Kindergarten–5th	407	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
80	SMART POPE LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY 425 students · Pre-K–2nd	425	Pre-K–2nd	5.3
81	SEACOAST CHARTER ACADEMY 427 students · Kindergarten–5th	427	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
82	BILTMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 201 students · Pre-K–5th	201	Pre-K–5th	5.1
83	HYDE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 388 students · Pre-K–2nd	388	Pre-K–2nd	5.1
84	CHAFFEE TRAIL ELEMENTARY 823 students · Pre-K–5th	823	Pre-K–5th	5.1
85	DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT WESTSIDE 975 students · Kindergarten–8th	975	Kindergarten–8th	5.1
86	SEASIDE CHARTER NORTH CAMPUS 422 students · Kindergarten–6th	422	Kindergarten–6th	5.1
87	PINEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 457 students · Pre-K–5th	457	Pre-K–5th	5.0
88	DUVAL CHARTER AT BAYMEADOWS 1,335 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,335	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
89	DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT SOUTHSIDE 1,019 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,019	Kindergarten–8th	4.9
90	BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY 487 students · Kindergarten–8th	487	Kindergarten–8th	4.9
91	NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY 665 students · Pre-K–5th	665	Pre-K–5th	4.8
92	SADIE T. TILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 464 students · Kindergarten–5th	464	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
93	DON BREWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 327 students · 3rd–5th	327	3rd–5th	4.8
94	TIGER ACADEMY 204 students · Kindergarten–5th	204	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
95	KIPP IMPACT ACADEMY 712 students · Kindergarten–8th	712	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
96	TWIN LAKES ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 781 students · Pre-K–5th	781	Pre-K–5th	4.7
97	DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT MANDARIN 871 students · Kindergarten–8th	871	Kindergarten–8th	4.7
98	WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 505 students · Pre-K–5th	505	Pre-K–5th	4.5
99	S. A. HULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 168 students · Pre-K–5th	168	Pre-K–5th	4.5
100	BEAUCLERC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 654 students · Pre-K–5th	654	Pre-K–5th	4.5
101	DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT FLAGLER CENTER 950 students · Kindergarten–8th	950	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
102	R. V. DANIELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 157 students · Kindergarten–5th	157	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
103	KINGS TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 307 students · Pre-K–5th	307	Pre-K–5th	4.4
104	PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 319 students · Kindergarten–5th	319	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
105	FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	4.3
106	BECOMING COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 165 students · Kindergarten–4th	165	Kindergarten–4th	4.2
107	WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS 148 students · Kindergarten–5th	148	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
108	GLOBAL OUTREACH CHARTER ACADEMY 1,075 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,075	Kindergarten–8th	3.8
109	DUVAL CHARTER SCHOLARS ACADEMY 473 students · Kindergarten–8th	473	Kindergarten–8th	3.8
110	DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT COASTAL 1,098 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,098	Kindergarten–8th	3.8
111	SOMERSET ACADEMY-ELEMENTARY EAGLE CAMPUS 376 students · Kindergarten–5th	376	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
112	HOGAN-SPRING GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	3.5
113	SEASIDE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 524 students · Kindergarten–8th	524	Kindergarten–8th	3.4
114	KIPP V.O.I.C.E ACADEMY 919 students · Kindergarten–8th	919	Kindergarten–8th	3.0
115	SAN JOSE PRIMARY SCHOOL 254 students · Kindergarten–5th	254	Kindergarten–5th	2.9
116	NORTHWESTERN LEGENDS ELEMENTARY 527 students · Pre-K–5th	527	Pre-K–5th	2.5
Private Schools 35 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	JACKSONVILLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 320 students · Pre-K–6th	320	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
2	BAYMEADOWS BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL Private 88 students · Pre-K–8th	88	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 311 students · Pre-K–8th	311	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Private 307 students · Pre-K–6th	307	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
5	RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 178 students · Pre-K–8th	178	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY Private 138 students · Kindergarten–8th	138	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	SAN JOSE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Private 170 students · Pre-K–6th	170	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
8	ST PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 196 students · Pre-K–8th	196	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	SACRED HEART SCHOOL Private 331 students · Pre-K–8th	331	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	PROMISE LAND ACADEMY Private 67 students · Kindergarten–7th	67	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
11	MARTIN J GOTTLIEB DAY SCHOOL Private 129 students · Pre-K–8th	129	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 202 students · Pre-K–8th	202	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	LIFEPOINT ACADEMY OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Private 50 students · Pre-K–7th	50	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
14	ST PAUL'S CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-RIVERSIDE Private 149 students · Pre-K–8th	149	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 423 students · Pre-K–8th	423	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 170 students · Pre-K–8th	170	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	SAN JOSE CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL Private 308 students · Pre-K–8th	308	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
18	ST MATTHEWS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 204 students · Pre-K–8th	204	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	CEDAR HILLS BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 154 students · Pre-K–8th	154	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	PARKWOOD WEEKDAY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER Private 51 students · Pre-K–5th	51	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
21	AMERICA'S LITTLE LEADERS Private 95 students · Pre-K–8th	95	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 361 students · Pre-K–8th	361	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
23	GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 45 students · Pre-K–6th	45	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
24	GUARDIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 312 students · Pre-K–8th	312	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	MINDS OF THE FUTURE ACADEMY Private 50 students · Kindergarten–2nd	50	Kindergarten–2nd	Not Rated
26	NORTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Private 138 students · Pre-K–6th	138	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
27	ACADEMIE DE MONTESSORI Private 18 students · Pre-K–5th	18	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
28	JCA - MICHELE BLOCK GAN YELADIM PRESCHOOL & KDGN Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
29	CHANGING LIVES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 28 students · Kindergarten–8th	28	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
30	BUILDERS OF THE FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
31	A CHILDS PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 17 students · Pre-K–4th	17	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
32	VISIONARY DREAMERS OF TODAY LEARNING CENTER Private 8 students · Kindergarten–4th	8	Kindergarten–4th	Not Rated
33	THE CHEDER OF JACKSONVILLE Private 25 students · Kindergarten–8th	25	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
34	CLARKE SCHOOLS FOR HEARING & SPEECH -JACKSONVILLE Private 12 students · Pre-K–1st	12	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
35	ARLINGTON KINDERGARTEN OF JACKSONVILLE, INC Private 21 students · Pre-K–1st	21	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated

Middle Schools

26 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	JULIA LANDON COLLEGE PREPARATORY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT S 861 students · 6th–8th	861	6th–8th	7.0
2	JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL 957 students · 6th–8th	957	6th–8th	6.6
3	JEAN RIBAULT MIDDLE SCHOOL 557 students · 6th–8th	557	6th–8th	6.3
4	FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL 384 students · 6th–8th	384	6th–8th	6.2
5	CHARGER ACADEMY 964 students · 6th–8th	964	6th–8th	6.0
6	HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL 689 students · 6th–8th	689	6th–8th	6.0
7	LAVILLA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 993 students · 6th–8th	993	6th–8th	6.0
8	JOSEPH STILWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 534 students · 6th–8th	534	6th–8th	5.9
9	LANDMARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,022 students · 6th–8th	1,022	6th–8th	5.7
10	KERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,084 students · 6th–8th	1,084	6th–8th	5.5
11	SOMERSET ACADEMY-MIDDLE EAGLE CAMPUS 183 students · 6th–8th	183	6th–8th	5.4
12	YOUNG MENS/WOMENS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT EUGENE J BUTLER 284 students · 6th–8th	284	6th–8th	5.4
13	OCEANWAY SCHOOL 880 students · 6th–8th	880	6th–8th	5.3
14	MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 1,143 students · 6th–8th	1,143	6th–8th	5.2
15	MATTIE V RUTHERFORD ALT ED CENTER 74 students · 4th–8th	74	4th–8th	5.0
16	ARLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 699 students · 6th–8th	699	6th–8th	4.9
17	LAKE SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL 875 students · 6th–8th	875	6th–8th	4.7
18	SCHOOL OF SUCCESS ACADEMY-SOS 138 students · 6th–8th	138	6th–8th	4.7
19	WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 667 students · 6th–8th	667	6th–8th	4.6
20	SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 814 students · 6th–8th	814	6th–8th	4.6
21	SPRINGFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL 875 students · 6th–8th	875	6th–8th	4.5
22	MATTHEW W. GILBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL 622 students · 6th–8th	622	6th–8th	4.1
23	TWIN LAKES ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL 975 students · 6th–8th	975	6th–8th	4.1
24	ALFRED I. DUPONT MIDDLE SCHOOL 611 students · 6th–8th	611	6th–8th	4.0
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE DEPAUL SCHOOL OF NE FLORIDA Private 94 students · 2nd–8th	94	2nd–8th	Not Rated

Show 1 more middle schools

LITTLE STAR CENTER Private

12 students · 1st–5th

Not Rated

High Schools

45 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL 978 students · 9th–12th	978	9th–12th	8.0
2	PALM AVENUE EXCEP. STUDENT CENTER 197 students · 6th–12th	197	6th–12th	7.9
3	STANTON COLLEGE PREPARATORY 1,283 students · 9th–12th	1,283	9th–12th	7.8
4	RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY 989 students · 6th–12th	989	6th–12th	7.4
5	PAXON SCHOOL/ADVANCED STUDIES 1,285 students · 9th–12th	1,285	9th–12th	6.8
6	ALDEN ROAD EXCEP. STUDENT CENTER 175 students · 6th–12th	175	6th–12th	6.6
7	DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1,053 students · 9th–12th	1,053	9th–12th	6.3
8	DARNELL COOKMAN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 978 students · 6th–12th	978	6th–12th	6.3
9	DUVAL REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER 82 students · 6th–12th	82	6th–12th	5.8
10	MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL 2,398 students · 9th–12th	2,398	9th–12th	5.6
11	GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER 213 students · 6th–12th	213	6th–12th	5.5
12	GLOBAL OUTREACH CHARTER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 583 students · 9th–12th	583	9th–12th	5.4
13	PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS-JAX 68 students · 6th–12th	68	6th–12th	5.2
14	A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES 341 students · 8th–12th	341	8th–12th	5.1
15	ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL 2,768 students · 9th–12th	2,768	9th–12th	4.9
16	PRETRIAL DETENTION FACILITY 53 students · 6th–12th	53	6th–12th	4.5
17	SAN JOSE PREP 637 students · 6th–12th	637	6th–12th	4.3
18	TERRY PARKER HIGH SCHOOL 1,411 students · 9th–12th	1,411	9th–12th	4.2
19	WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 1,617 students · 9th–12th	1,617	9th–12th	4.0
20	LONE STAR HIGH SCHOOL 258 students · 9th–12th	258	9th–12th	4.0
21	BISCAYNE HIGH SCHOOL 204 students · 9th–12th	204	9th–12th	3.8
22	HORIZON INSTITUTE 373 students · 6th–12th	373	6th–12th	3.8
23	SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2,726 students · 9th–12th	2,726	9th–12th	3.6
24	DUVAL MYCROSCHOOL OF INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES 224 students · 9th–12th	224	9th–12th	3.6
25	ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL 837 students · 9th–12th	837	9th–12th	3.3

Show 20 more high schools

26	EDWARD H. WHITE HIGH SCHOOL 1,666 students · 9th–12th	1,666	9th–12th	3.2
27	DUVAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AT BAYMEADOWS 667 students · 9th–12th	667	9th–12th	3.1
28	RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 1,593 students · 9th–12th	1,593	9th–12th	2.8
29	ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1,797 students · 9th–12th	1,797	9th–12th	2.6
30	FRANK H. PETERSON ACADEMIES 1,129 students · 9th–12th	1,129	9th–12th	2.6
31	FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL 2,137 students · 9th–12th	2,137	9th–12th	2.6
32	JEAN RIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL 1,331 students · 9th–12th	1,331	9th–12th	2.5
33	WILLIAM M. RAINES HIGH SCHOOL 1,331 students · 9th–12th	1,331	9th–12th	2.1
34	AMIKIDS JACKSONVILLE 23 students · 6th–12th	23	6th–12th	—
35	GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES 14 students · 6th–12th	14	6th–12th	—
36	DUVAL ACADEMY 27 students · 6th–12th	27	6th–12th	—
37	IMPACT HALFWAY HOUSE 23 students · 6th–12th	23	6th–12th	—
38	SAN JOSE EARLY COLLEGE AT CECIL 232 students · 6th–12th	232	6th–12th	—
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	GREENWOOD SCHOOL Private 196 students · 6th–12th	196	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	BISHOP JOHN J SNYDER HIGH SCHOOL Private 420 students · 9th–12th	420	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	CENTER ACADEMY - ST JOHNS BLUFF Private 73 students · 5th–12th	73	5th–12th	Not Rated
4	BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,296 students · 9th–12th	1,296	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	SAFE HARBOR ACADEMY Private 8 students · 9th–12th	8	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	SHEPHERD OF THE WOODS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 11 students · Pre-K–12th	11	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	HOPE HAVEN ASSOCIATION INC Private 18 students · Pre-K–12th	18	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

74 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER 127 students · Pre-K–12th	127	Pre-K–12th	7.4
2	ESE PRE KINDERGARTEN DISABILITIES CENTER 95 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	95	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.1
3	HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND 88 students · Kindergarten–12th	88	Kindergarten–12th	6.9
4	CORNERSTONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY 858 students · Pre-K–12th	858	Pre-K–12th	6.6
5	THE BRIDGE TO SUCCESS ACADEMY AT W JACKSONVILLE 164 students · 4th–12th	164	4th–12th	6.5
6	JACKSONVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY 760 students · Kindergarten–12th	760	Kindergarten–12th	5.5
7	FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT OSCEOLA 931 students · Kindergarten–12th	931	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
8	FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT CLAY 244 students · Kindergarten–12th	244	Kindergarten–12th	4.9
9	KIPP JACKSONVILLE K-12 1,246 students · Kindergarten–11th	1,246	Kindergarten–11th	4.2
10	DUVAL VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION ACADEMY 1,041 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,041	Kindergarten–12th	4.0
11	FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY 1,331 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,331	Kindergarten–12th	3.6
12	IDEA BASSETT 826 students · Kindergarten–12th	826	Kindergarten–12th	—
13	IDEA RIVER BLUFF 775 students · Kindergarten–12th	775	Kindergarten–12th	—
14	YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER 24 students · Kindergarten–12th	24	Kindergarten–12th	—
15	JACKSONVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY EAST 213 students · Kindergarten–12th	213	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 59 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE FOUNDATION ACADEMY Private 373 students · Kindergarten–12th	373	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	MORNING STAR SCHOOL Private 137 students · UG–UG	137	UG–UG	Not Rated
3	SEACOAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 249 students · Kindergarten–12th	249	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	BROACH SCHOOL SOUTH Private 142 students · Kindergarten–12th	142	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 314 students · Pre-K–12th	314	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	HARVEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 255 students · Kindergarten–12th	255	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 248 students · Pre-K–12th	248	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	ORANGE COUNTY AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 242 students · 1st–12th	242	1st–12th	Not Rated
9	WEST MEADOWS BAPTIST ACADEMY Private 52 students · Kindergarten–12th	52	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
10	TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 158 students · Kindergarten–12th	158	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Show 49 more other schools

11	NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Private 194 students · 1st–12th	194	1st–12th	Not Rated
12	MILLENNIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 70 students · Kindergarten–12th	70	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
13	NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 65 students · Kindergarten–12th	65	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
14	CHRIST'S CHURCH ACADEMY Private 379 students · Kindergarten–12th	379	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
15	EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE Private 1,144 students · Pre-K–12th	1,144	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
16	THE JERICHO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Private 34 students · UG–UG	34	UG–UG	Not Rated
17	JACKSONVILLE SCHOOL FOR AUTISM Private 52 students · Pre-K–12th	52	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
18	MAINSPRING ACADEMY INC Private 48 students · Kindergarten–12th	48	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
19	CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ARLINGTON Private 103 students · Kindergarten–12th	103	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
20	TORAH ACADEMY OF JACKSONVILLE Private 56 students · Pre-K–10th	56	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
21	SUNSHINE SCHOOL OF INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING Private 43 students · Kindergarten–12th	43	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
22	BROACH WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 64 students · Kindergarten–12th	64	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
23	LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-MANDARIN Private 48 students · 4th–12th	48	4th–12th	Not Rated
24	HEART TO HEART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 63 students · Kindergarten–12th	63	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
25	FIRST COAST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 539 students · Pre-K–12th	539	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
26	AUSTIN CHRISTIAN VOCATIONAL ACADEMY Private 53 students · Kindergarten–12th	53	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
27	THE SCIENCE AND MATH INSTITUTE Private 49 students · 1st–12th	49	1st–12th	Not Rated
28	EAGLES VIEW ACADEMY Private 291 students · Kindergarten–12th	291	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
29	CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ARLINGTON Private 96 students · Kindergarten–12th	96	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
30	EAGLE'S VIEW ACADEMY Private 294 students · Kindergarten–12th	294	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
31	JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 39 students · T1–12th	39	T1–12th	Not Rated
32	INNER CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 107 students · Kindergarten–12th	107	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
33	PARSONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 359 students · Pre-K–12th	359	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
34	TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 1,160 students · Pre-K–12th	1,160	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
35	CEDAR CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 302 students · Pre-K–12th	302	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
36	LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WESTSIDE Private 53 students · 3rd–12th	53	3rd–12th	Not Rated
37	OLD PLANK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 341 students · Pre-K–12th	341	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
38	TEMPLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 58 students · Pre-K–12th	58	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
39	LATAM GLOBAL SCHOOL Private 319 students · Kindergarten–12th	319	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
40	CHATMANS EARLY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 158 students · Pre-K–12th	158	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
41	THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 321 students · Kindergarten–12th	321	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
42	STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY Private 38 students · Kindergarten–12th	38	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
43	ATRIUM SCHOOL Private 738 students · 3rd–12th	738	3rd–12th	Not Rated
44	PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Private 1,249 students · Pre-K–12th	1,249	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
45	YOUNG KIDS IN MOTION ACADEMY Private 357 students · Kindergarten–12th	357	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
46	FIELDS OF ART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 70 students · Kindergarten–12th	70	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
47	EPHESUS SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Private 92 students · Kindergarten–10th	92	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
48	ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Private 48 students · Pre-K–12th	48	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
49	ESPRIT DE CORPS CENTER FOR LEARNING Private 20 students · Kindergarten–9th	20	Kindergarten–9th	Not Rated
50	FAITH ACADEMY Private 28 students · 1st–12th	28	1st–12th	Not Rated
51	GREAT STRIDES REHABILITATION Private 26 students · Kindergarten–12th	26	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
52	LIFESKILLS OUTREACH LEARNING AND SUPPORTS Private 1 students · UG–UG	1	UG–UG	Not Rated
53	REACH ACADEMY INC Private 20 students · 2nd–12th	20	2nd–12th	Not Rated
54	LASCHOOL ACADEMY INC Private 17 students · 1st–11th	17	1st–11th	Not Rated
55	SEACOAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 7 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	7	Pre-K–Pre-K	Not Rated
56	EUNICE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 11 students · 2nd–12th	11	2nd–12th	Not Rated
57	JACKSONVILLE ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 10 students · 1st–12th	10	1st–12th	Not Rated
58	THE LITTLE COUNTRY SCHOOL Private 26 students · Kindergarten–12th	26	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
59	BETHEL HOLINESS ACADEMY Private 12 students · Kindergarten–12th	12	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida · 296 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 28 ZIP codes

Median Income

$67,283

Median Home Value

$257,357

Median Rent

$1,355/mo

Population

940,355

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

59%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Community Profile

Jacksonville has a median household income of $67,283. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $257,357, with a median rent of $1,355/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.7%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Florida
Total Schools: 296
Elementary: 151
Middle: 26
High: 45
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Resources

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School Districts (4)

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools · 3,499 students

CLAY

54 schools · 39,362 students

DUVAL

208 schools · 127,971 students

OSCEOLA

86 schools · 74,289 students

Nearby Cities

Orange Park (30 schools)

12 mi

Fleming Island (4 schools)

15 mi

Saint Johns (13 schools)

16 mi

Atlantic Beach (6 schools)

15 mi

Neptune Beach (4 schools)

15 mi

Jacksonville Beach (9 schools)

15 mi

Ponte Vedra Beach (6 schools)

18 mi

Middleburg (13 schools)

19 mi

Ponte Vedra (5 schools)

19 mi

Bryceville (1 school)

18 mi

Callahan (5 schools)

21 mi

Green Cove Springs (13 schools)

Fernandina Beach (10 schools)

26 mi

Other Major Cities in Florida

Top metros statewide by school count.

Miami 497 schools Orlando 299 schools Tampa 239 schools Hialeah 118 schools Pensacola 89 schools

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Jacksonville, Florida

How many schools are in Jacksonville, Florida?

Jacksonville has 296 schools, including 193 public and 103 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Jacksonville, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Jacksonville is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Jacksonville, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Central Riverside Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Central Riverside Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Jacksonville, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Jacksonville, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Samuel W. Wolfson High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

How many school districts serve Jacksonville, Florida?

Jacksonville is served by 4 school districts: Idea Public Schools, Clay, Duval, Osceola.

What is the education level in Jacksonville, Florida?

According to Census data, 30% of adults in Jacksonville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Jacksonville, Florida?

The median household income in Jacksonville is approximately $67,283 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Jacksonville, Florida?

Yes, Jacksonville has 103 private schools alongside 193 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Foundation Academy with a score of 9.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jacksonville, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Jacksonville is 25.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Jacksonville, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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