For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 8,127 students in 32256, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32256, FL are Duval Charter At Baymeadows, River City Science Academy Innovation School and Duval Charter School At Southside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32256 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32256, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32256, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: K-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
River City Science Academy Innovation School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8160 Baymeadows Way W
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Duval Charter School At Southside
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 423-5348
Gr: K-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8050 Point Meadows Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-0825
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Osceola
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
River City Science Academy Southeast
Charter School
12397 Philips Hwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32256, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32256, FL include Duval Charter At Baymeadows, River City Science Academy Innovation School and Duval Charter School At Southside.
How many public middle schools are located in 32256?
8 public middle schools are located in 32256.
What is the racial composition of students in 32256?
32256 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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