For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,575 students in 32043, FL (there are , serving 273 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 32043, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32043, FL are Lake Asbury Elementary School, Shadowlawn Elementary School and Green Cove Springs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32043 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32043, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32043, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Grades: PK-6
| 849 students
Rank: #22.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2945 County Road 218
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Grades: PK-6
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Green Cove Springs Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Bonaventure Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5175
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5175
Grades: 7-8
| 792 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Asbury Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5375
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-5375
Grades: 7-8
| 994 students
Rank: #55.
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Oakridge Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Grades: PK-6
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Clay High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Fl-16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-7175
Grades: 9-12
| 1,706 students
Rank: #77.
Amikids Clay County
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Lemon St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 Mill St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs
Special Education School
900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3530 County Road 315
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6852
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6852
Grades: PK-6
| 677 students
32043, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clay County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Grades: 11
| 39 students
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 Center Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6825
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6825
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32043, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32043, FL include Lake Asbury Elementary School, Shadowlawn Elementary School and Green Cove Springs Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 32043?
11 public schools are located in 32043.
What percentage of students in 32043 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 32043 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32043?
32043 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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