For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,747 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Highlands are Garden City Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Somerset Academy-elementary Eagle Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Depaul Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy-elementary Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 551-3292
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 551-3292
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10913 Pine Estates Rd E
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8771
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8771
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Seaside Charter North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Broward Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 973-2743
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 973-2743
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 503-0661
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Biscayne High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Dunn Ave, Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL include Garden City Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Somerset Academy-elementary Eagle Campus.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville?
the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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