For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 4,954 students in 32209, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32209, FL are Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, R. V. Daniels Elementary School and John E. Ford K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32209 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32209, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32209, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Gr: 6-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
R. V. Daniels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 W 15th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6872
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6872
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2854 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6725 Hema Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Pretrial Detention Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1925 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6860
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6860
Gr: 3-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Tiger Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6079 Bagley Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 309-6840
Gr: K-5 | 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6580
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6580
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Northwestern Legends Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy At Eugene J Butler
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Gr: 4-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge To Success Academy Middle School
Alternative School
5443 Moncrief Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3035
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3035
Gr: 4-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
32209, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
School For Accelerated Learning And Technologies Inc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4751 Walgreen Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 328-5001
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 328-5001
Gr: 9-12
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32209, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32209, FL include Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, R. V. Daniels Elementary School and John E. Ford K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32209?
16 public elementary schools are located in 32209.
What is the racial composition of students in 32209?
32209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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