For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,218 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Riverside are West Riverside Elementary School, Central Riverside Elementary School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, 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 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Riverside, Jacksonville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Central Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,593 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Jacksonville, FL include West Riverside Elementary School, Central Riverside Elementary School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Jacksonville?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Jacksonville?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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