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Best Duval County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 48 public charter schools serving 28,115 students in Duval County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Duval County, FL are River City Science Academy At Mandarin, River City Science Elementary Academy and River City Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Duval County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 903 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
River City Science Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 989 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 San Pablo Rd South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 820 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Gr: PK-12 | 858 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Gr: K-8 | 950 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: K-8 | 1,335 student Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8313 Baycenter Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 807 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Gr: K-8 | 1,019 student Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Duval Charter School At Coastal
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 512-6757
Gr: K-8 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 1098:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Duval Charter School At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5209 Shad Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Gr: K-8 | 871 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Seaside Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10850 Old St Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Gr: K-8 | 524 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Seacoast Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9570 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 562-4780
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 0:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Seaside Charter K-8 School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2865 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 853-6287
Gr: K-8 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 183:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Osceola
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
San Jose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Gr: 6-12 | 637 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Duval Charter School At Westside
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9238 103rd St
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 421-0250
Gr: K-8 | 975 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9143 Phillips Hwy, Ste. 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 1,331 student Student-teacher ratio: 1331:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Somerset Academy-elementary Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 551-3292
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Tiger Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6079 Bagley Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840
Gr: K-5 | 204 students
Rank: #2525.
Seaside Charter North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1429 Broward Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 973-2743
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Global Outreach Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8985 Lone Star Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 551-7104
Gr: K-8 | 1,075 student Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
School Of Success Academy-sos
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6974 Wilson Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-0880
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Wayman Academy Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1176 Labelle St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 695-9995
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Biscayne High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Dunn Ave, Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
San Jose Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1723
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Duval Charter Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Scholars Way
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-1536
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Bridgeprep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 694-2660
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Global Outreach Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Fromage Way
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 267-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
San Jose Cyber
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4131 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 750-5355
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3535.
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Gr: K-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 306:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Duval County, FL

Duval County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval Center (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Bank Of America Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Beulah Beal Young Parents Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Brentwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Carter G. Woodson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Gr: 9-12
Chaffee Trail Middle School (Closed 2023)
11770 Sam Caruso Way
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 390-2000
Charger Academy (Closed 2024)
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Daniel Memorial School (Closed 2004)
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Destiny Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Digital Academy of Florida (Closed 2023)
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Gr: K-11
Duval County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Duval Start Center (Closed 2004)
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Duval Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Gr: 6-12
Eugene Butler Middle School (Closed 2016)
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Florida Virtual Academy (Closed 2010)
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Florida Virtual Academy At Hillsborough County (Closed 2018)
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 143:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Florida Virtual Academy At Palm Beach County (Closed 2023)
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Florida Virtual Academy At Pasco (Closed 2023)
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Florida Virtual Academy At Pinellas Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-11 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Gateway Community Services (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
3747 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Gateway Community Services (formerly Tpc Vil (Closed 2023)
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Henry F. Kite Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Horizons Unlimited Middle School (Closed 2006)
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Idea Bassett (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1845 Bassett Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Idea River Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
J. Allen Axson Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Jacksonville Marine Institutewest (Closed 2004)
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
John Love Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Gr: K-2
Justina Road Elementary School (Closed 2016)
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
King's Highway Intermediate (Closed 2023)
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Duval County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Duval County, FL include River City Science Academy At Mandarin, River City Science Elementary Academy and River City Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Duval County?
48 public charter schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Duval County are often viewed compared to one another?

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