For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,083 students in 32043, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32043, FL are Shadowlawn Elementary School, Lake Asbury Elementary School and Charles E. Bennett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32043 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32043, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32043, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2945 County Road 218
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-3375
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lake Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-1525
Gr: PK-6 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Oakridge Ave
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0475
Gr: PK-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Amikids Clay County
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Lemon St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 544-4678
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 Mill St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-4975
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6866
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs
Special Education School
900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6853
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
3530 County Road 315
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6852
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-6852
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Minority enrollment: 40%
32043, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clay County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0900 Walnut Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-651
Gr: 11 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 32043, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32043, FL include Shadowlawn Elementary School, Lake Asbury Elementary School and Charles E. Bennett Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32043?
8 public elementary schools are located in 32043.
What is the racial composition of students in 32043?
32043 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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