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Jacksonville Beach Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Jacksonville Beach Elementary School in Jacksonville Beach, FL, is a K-5 public school serving 611 students and is part of the Duval County Public School District.

This school is an elite academic powerhouse, consistently ranking in the top 3 out of over 2,200 elementary schools in Florida for the past decade. Its test scores are near-perfect, with 5th graders achieving 100% proficiency in math and 96% in science. This performance is unmatched by nearby high-achieving schools like J. Allen Axson Elementary (ranked #47) and San Pablo Elementary (ranked #66), which have proficiency rates 8-18 percentage points lower. Remarkably, JBE even outperforms Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary School in the highly-ranked St. Johns district, proving its success is a localized phenomenon independent of its district's overall performance.

JBE achieves these results with exceptional efficiency, spending just $8,895 per student—the lowest among all nearby schools—while maintaining a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.0% (compared to the district average of 44.8%). This consistency over a decade, combined with a low student-teacher ratio of 19:1, points to a deeply embedded culture of high expectations and effective teaching. For parents, this school offers a proven track record of academic excellence and a highly engaged community, making it a standout choice in the Jacksonville Beach area.

611

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,895

Per pupil spending ?

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

(904) 247-5942

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.2%

White:

31.1%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2016 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (97% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Duval

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school97%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

3^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 118Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	98.2	3 of 2240	99.9%	★★★★★
2025	98.7	2 of 2258	99.9%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	2 of 2256	99.9%	★★★★★
2023	99.1	2 of 2240	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.2	1 of 2219	100.0%	★★★★★
2021	99.4	1 of 2247	100.0%	★★★★★
2019	98.6	3 of 2182	99.9%	★★★★★
2018	98.7	3 of 2118	99.9%	★★★★★
2017	98.9	2 of 2112	99.9%	★★★★★
2016	99.2	2 of 2087	99.9%	★★★★★
2014	98.9	2 of 2064	99.9%	★★★★★
2013	99.0	3 of 2029	99.9%	★★★★★
2012	98.7	3 of 1984	99.8%	★★★★★
2011	97.3	3 of 1985	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	97.6	5 of 1919	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	97.1	5 of 1847	99.7%	★★★★★
2008	97.2	5 of 1789	99.7%	★★★★★
2007	97.3	6 of 1786	99.7%	★★★★★
2006	97.8	4 of 1688	99.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math99%+34 vs state

Science96%+36 vs state

English Language Arts95%+35 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2016

This is an incredible school. If you want inflated grades, pay for private school. If your child wants real preparation for middle school and beyond, this is the place. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, October 31, 2015

This schools ranks high due to self inflated state scores. They hand select the highest testing children and create a hostile environment and literally ask any child less than perfect to leave the school. They get more funding for higher scores and continue to discriminate against children with an IEP or ADHD as it distracts teachers from teaching to the test.
The new principal is terribly inexperienced and only concerned about scores. Most of the teachers, including Luce literally ask parents to pull their children mid semester if they talk in class. Children are chastised in front of the class for in-offensives like needing to go the the bathroom. There are less than 2 African American children in each class and even fewer children (nearly none) on reduced lunch. This school is like a Nazi regime of test score driven, otherwise inept teachers with exception of the brilliant talent that heeds less the new administration. Most are not even gifted certified and do not understand or care about the gifted child. How schools rank in test score percentiles does not equate with a good school. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Love it, Love it, Love it,
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by a student on FaceBook
Monday, November 1, 2010

Excellent education system, my classmates there are very intelligent and care for their future lives and careers like me but are also laid back. I felt very confident and relaxed at that school and the teachers were so so so so so so so nice! If I could choose going to Alton Boyd in Allen, TX (no offense but...) for 2 years and going to middle school or going to JBE for full time, I would totally go JBE. I was first known as a nerd for loving Halo and computers and video games, etc but I was then welcomed with many great-minded, fun friends. This school is outstanding and is the perfect school for the above-average child. Close Quote

Schools Near Jacksonville Beach Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	315 10th St S	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5942	611	32	19.0	9.2%	190 (31.1%)	24 (3.9%)	34 (5.6%)	313 (51.2%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (6.2%)	98.2	3^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.9%		98.7	2^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	99.9%	1	96.0	93.0	96.0				97.0	99.0	100.0				96.0						$8,895	$353	$8,541
Seabreeze Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 Seabreeze Ave	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5900	524	28	18.7	31.5%	330 (63.0%)	101 (19.3%)	37 (7.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (9.0%)	67.3	701^st of 2240 public elementary schools	68.7%		68.3	681^st of 2258 public elementary schools	69.8%	20	70.0	62.0	60.0				68.0	83.0	65.0				72.0						$9,009	$285	$8,723
San Pablo Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	801 18th Ave N	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5947	481	28	17.1	24.9%	334 (69.4%)	47 (9.8%)	48 (10.0%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	39 (8.1%)	93.2	66^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.1%		89.8	175^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.2%	109	83.0	87.0	87.0				88.0	82.0	90.0				88.0						$9,828	$503	$9,325
Neptune Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1515 Florida Blvd	Neptune Beach	32266	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5954	803	59	13.6	24.9%	555 (69.1%)	72 (9.0%)	99 (12.3%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (8.7%)	81.9	340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%		84.1	312^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.2%	28	78.0	71.0	72.0				84.0	74.0	80.0				78.0						$14,460	$1,943	$12,518
Atlantic Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	298 Sherry Dr	Atlantic Beach	32233	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5924	482	29	16.6	15.4%	363 (75.3%)	25 (5.2%)	51 (10.6%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.0%)	89.3	147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.4%		90.8	146^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.5%	1	79.0	77.0	78.0				96.0	87.0	78.0				82.0						$10,306	$1,231	$9,075
Alimacani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 San Pablo Rd S	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 221-7101	802	50	16.0	23.3%	491 (61.2%)	82 (10.2%)	157 (19.6%)	23 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (5.5%)	81.4	352^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	84.3%		78.9	428^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.0%	76	71.0	65.0	79.0				79.0	75.0	88.0				85.0						$11,532	$991	$10,541
River City Science Academy Intracoastal	Public, Charter	K-8	2002 San Pablo Rd S	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	814	46	17.6	45.7%	409 (50.2%)	112 (13.8%)	163 (20.0%)	37 (4.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (10.8%)	85.1	262^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%		85.6	279^th of 2258 public elementary schools	87.6%	17	73.0	76.0	77.0	82.0	78.0	82.0	86.0	94.0	82.0	78.0	88.0	59.0	78.0	65.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	89.0	$8,819	$96	$8,723
J. Allen Axson Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4763 Sutton Park Ct	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 992-3600	493	34	14.5	12.6%	210 (42.6%)	60 (12.2%)	79 (16.0%)	76 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	66 (13.4%)	94.1	47^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.9%		93.2	78^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.5%	31	92.0	92.0	82.0				89.0	85.0	91.0				87.0						$11,299	$311	$10,989
Chet's Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13200 Chets Creek Blvd	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 992-6390	1,079	62	17.4	27.9%	500 (46.3%)	63 (5.8%)	337 (31.2%)	72 (6.7%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	101 (9.4%)	81.6	346^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%		82.6	349^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.5%	3	63.0	78.0	73.0				78.0	89.0	80.0				80.0						$9,745	$531	$9,213
Duval Charter School At Coastal	Public, Charter	K-8	12800 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 512-6757	1,082	53	20.4	66.3%	407 (37.6%)	187 (17.3%)	295 (27.3%)	102 (9.4%)	4 (0.4%)	8 (0.7%)	79 (7.3%)	37.5	1464^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%		40.6	1338^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.7%	126	65.0	53.0	48.0	65.0	71.0	53.0	67.0	66.0	22.0	42.0	66.0	49.0	42.0	53.0	97.0	100.0	94.0	78.0	$9,573	$389	$9,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville Beach Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Jacksonville Beach Elementary School?

Students at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School are 51% Asian, 31% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Jacksonville Beach Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 611 students attended Jacksonville Beach Elementary School.

What district is Jacksonville Beach Elementary School in?

Duval

Is Jacksonville Beach Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Jacksonville Beach Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

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