For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public middle schools serving 46,954 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, FL are Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S, River City Science Academy At Mandarin and James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jacksonville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
River City Science Academy At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 903 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 989 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
River City Science Academy Intracoastal
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 San Pablo Rd South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 820 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Gr: PK-12 | 858 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Gr: K-8 | 950 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: K-8 | 1,335 student Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8313 Baycenter Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 807 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Gr: K-8 | 1,019 student Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Duval Charter School At Coastal
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12800 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 512-6757
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 512-6757
Gr: K-8 | 1,098 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1098:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Duval Charter School At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5209 Shad Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 440-2901
Gr: K-8 | 871 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Mandarin Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Hood Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 292-0555
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Seaside Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10850 Old St Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 619-3933
Gr: K-8 | 524 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1818.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2034 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Kernan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,084 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Landmark Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7125
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7125
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2424.
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13375 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 183:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3030.
Westview K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5270 Connie Jean Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1082
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1082
Gr: PK-8 | 1,242 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8050 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Baldwin Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
291 Mill St W
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 1,479 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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Jacksonville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
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
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
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
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Gr: 9-12
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
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
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 91%
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
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
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Gr: 6-12
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%
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 143:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
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
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
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
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Idea River Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 40%
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
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
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Gr: K-2
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
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 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, FL include Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S, River City Science Academy At Mandarin and James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
78 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jacksonville include: Duval Charter Scholars Academy vs. Duval Charter At Baymeadows, James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School vs. Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S, Landmark Middle School vs. Kernan Middle School
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