For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,143 students in 32205, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32205, FL are Fishweir Elementary School, Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and West Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32205 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32205, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32205, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
32205, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Murray Hill High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
929 Mcduff Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(888) 437-9353
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(888) 437-9353
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
6803 Arques Road
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 693-7509
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 693-7509
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32205, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32205, FL include Fishweir Elementary School, Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and West Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32205?
3 public preschools are located in 32205.
What is the racial composition of students in 32205?
32205 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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