Jacksonville Best School ZIP Codes, Ranked by Duval County Data

Duval County Public Schools represents the 20th largest school district in the United States, operating more than 190 campuses. Standardized test results indicate significant variance in student achievement across Jacksonville's primary residential zones.

Duval County ZIP codes ranked by school scores

Educational ratings draw from the National Center for Education Statistics, measuring math proficiency, reading comprehension, and student enrollment. Local home values come from county deeds.

1. Mandarin South (32258): School score 77, overall score 49. Median home price is $368,889 with median rent of $1,823. Strong performance at Mandarin High and Bartram Springs Elementary anchors this rating.
2. Intracoastal West (32224): School score 73, overall score 48. Median property price is $458,998 with median rent of $1,643, serving communities along Beach Boulevard.
3. Downtown and LaVilla (32202): School score 71, overall score 47. Median home price sits at $155,595, benefiting from specialized magnet programs including Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
4. Southside and St. Nicholas (32207): School score 71, overall score 47. Median property price is $279,818 with median rent of $1,582.
5. Sunbeam and Mandarin North (32257): School score 70, overall score 46. Median home price is $346,046 with median rent of $1,457.

Magnet programs versus neighborhood attendance boundaries

Duval County relies on both neighborhood-zoned attendance boundaries and dedicated magnet academies. According to U.S. Census Bureau school district surveys, families seeking consistent neighborhood school pathways concentrate heavily in southern ZIPs like 32258 and 32257.

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