For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,030 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Highlands are Garden City Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville, FL include Garden City Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Jacksonville?
3 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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