For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,935 students in 32244, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,246 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 32244, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32244, FL are Chimney Lakes Elementary School, Timucuan Elementary School and Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32244 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32244, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32244, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chimney Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9353 Staples Mill Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Timucuan Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5429 110th St
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1130
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6084 Morse Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1090
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1090
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7750 Tempest St S
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1120
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1120
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Westside High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Firestone Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1170
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,533 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32244, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32244, FL include Chimney Lakes Elementary School, Timucuan Elementary School and Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32244?
5 public schools are located in 32244.
What percentage of students in 32244 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 32244 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32244?
32244 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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