For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,676 students in 32208, FL (there are , serving 500 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 32208, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32208, FL are Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32208 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32208, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32208, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4346 Roanoke Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3077
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3077
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Winton Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Silver Plz
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3081
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3081
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Jean Ribault Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Ribault Scenic Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3062
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3062
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Jean Ribault High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Winton Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3092
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3092
Grades: 9-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Becoming Collegiate Academy
Charter School
5258-03 Norwood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 465-2799
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 465-2799
Grades: K-4
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Bassett
Charter School
1845 Bassett Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 821-7717
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 821-7717
Grades: K-12
| 826 students
32208, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
901 Kennard St
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
580 Lawton Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
1410 W Edgewood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 390-2115
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 390-2115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8801 Lake Placid Dr E
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3027
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3027
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
6720 Norwood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3040
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
4819 Soutel Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 469-8195
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 469-8195
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
4819 Soutel Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 469-8195
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 469-8195
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32208, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32208, FL include Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32208?
7 public schools are located in 32208.
What percentage of students in 32208 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 32208 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32208?
32208 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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