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Best 32209 Florida Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,216 students in 32209, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32209, FL are John E. Ford K-8 School, George Washington Carver Elementary School and Rufus E. Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32209 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32209, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32209, FL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John E. Ford K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2854 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3122
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6725 Hema Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6580
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Legends Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32209 Florida

32209, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carter G. Woodson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Duval Start Center (Closed 2004)
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Eugene Butler Middle School (Closed 2016)
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Hospital And Homebound (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Northwestern Middle School (Closed 2023)
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Gr: 6-8
School For Accelerated Learning And Technologies Inc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4751 Walgreen Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 328-5001
Gr: 9-12
West Jacksonville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32209, FL?
How many public preschools are located in 32209?
6 public preschools are located in 32209.
What is the racial composition of students in 32209?
32209 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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