For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,765 students in 32216, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32216, FL are River City Science Academy, Youth Development Center and Duval Charter Scholars Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32216 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32216, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32216, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 989 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Parental Home Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Duval Charter Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Scholars Way
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-1536
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-1536
Grades: K-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2948 Knights Ln E
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 739-5238
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 739-5238
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
River City Science Academy Southeast
Charter School
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 465 students
32216, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Gateway Community Services (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
3747 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
River City Science Academy Southeast (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7565 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 390-2000
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 390-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1824 Dean Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 864-6141
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 864-6141
Grades: 9-11
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32216, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32216, FL include River City Science Academy, Youth Development Center and Duval Charter Scholars Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 32216?
5 public middle schools are located in 32216.
What is the racial composition of students in 32216?
32216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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