Duval Charter at Baymeadows

Duval Charter at Baymeadows serves 1,335 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Jacksonville's thriving Baymeadows area. As a public charter school, it offers families an alternative educational approach within the traditional public school system. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 60% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 52% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10, the school ranks in the 51st percentile statewide, placing it among the middle tier of Florida's elementary schools with steady opportunities for continued academic growth. The school draws families from an established, well-educated community where 54% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 32256 zip code reflects a stable neighborhood with a median household income of $69,895 and median home values around $323,300.

The area's low poverty rate of 9% indicates strong community resources and family stability. Located on Baymeadows Way, the charter school sits in one of Jacksonville's desirable suburban corridors, offering families the benefits of charter school flexibility within a large city setting that provides numerous educational and cultural opportunities for students and families.

Duval Charter at Baymeadows is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.