Jacksonville Elementary

Jacksonville Elementary serves 504 students in grades PK through 5 in Phoenix, Maryland, earning recognition as one of Baltimore County's top-performing schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking 136th among Maryland's 1,364 elementary schools, the school places in the 90th percentile statewide. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts where 81% of students score proficient or above across grade levels.

Math performance shows 65% of students meeting proficiency standards. With 29 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Jacksonville Elementary maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.4 to 1, allowing for meaningful classroom attention. The school draws from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $187,500 and 73% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This educated community context, combined with a very low poverty rate of just 2.8%, creates a supportive environment for student learning. Home values in the area average $649,400, reflecting the desirability of this Phoenix neighborhood. Jacksonville Elementary sits in a rural setting near town along Hillendale Heights Road, offering students the benefits of both peaceful surroundings and proximity to community resources within Baltimore County's well-regarded school system.

Located in a rural area, Jacksonville Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.