For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,707 students in 32209, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32209, FL are Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, John E. Ford K-8 School and Mt. Herman Ese Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32209 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32209, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32209, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Gr: 6-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Gr: K-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
813 Golfar Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 895-7878
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 895-7878
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy At Eugene J Butler
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge To Success Academy Middle School
Alternative School
5443 Moncrief Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3035
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3035
Gr: 4-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32209, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32209, FL include Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, John E. Ford K-8 School and Mt. Herman Ese Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 32209?
8 public middle schools are located in 32209.
What is the racial composition of students in 32209?
32209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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