For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 10,858 students in 32256, FL (there are , serving 540 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 32256, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32256, FL are Duval Charter At Baymeadows, Duval Charter School At Southside and River City Science Academy Innovation School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32256 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32256, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32256, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: K-8
| 1,335 students
Rank: #22.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Grades: K-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #33.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8313 Baycenter Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #44.
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #55.
Atlantic Coast High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9735 R G Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,768 students
Rank: #66.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0239
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0239
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #88.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8050 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #99.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Osceola
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 931 students
Rank: #1010.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy, Ste. 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 1,331 students
32256, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-11
| 128 students
9000 Southside Blvd, Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0233
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0233
Grades: K-5
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32256, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32256, FL include Duval Charter At Baymeadows, Duval Charter School At Southside and River City Science Academy Innovation School.
How many public schools are located in 32256?
10 public schools are located in 32256.
What percentage of students in 32256 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 32256 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32256?
32256 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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