Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

River City Science Elementary Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-5

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

River City Science Elementary Academy is a public charter elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida that serves 583 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Duval school district and the state of Florida in academic achievement.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 85% of 5th-grade students at River City Science Elementary Academy were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to just 52% for Duval and 55% for Florida. The school also had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels, with 82-88% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to around 50-60% for the district and state. This strong academic performance has earned River City Science Elementary Academy a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking as high as 84 out of 2,258 schools.

Compared to nearby public schools, River City Science Elementary Academy stands out. For example, in 3rd-grade English Language Arts, the school had 82% of students proficient or better, while the nearby schools ranged from only 39-49%. In 3rd-grade Math, River City Science Elementary Academy had 88% proficiency, compared to 42-63% at the nearby schools. This exceptional academic achievement may be attributed to the school's higher per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.4 to 16.9.

579

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,925

Per pupil spending ?

57.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 855-8010

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

African American:

21.6%

Hispanic:

20.6%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare River City Science Elementary Academy to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2014 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (83% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg53%

Florida avg58%

84^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 32 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 4% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 120Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 67Duval 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	92.8	84 of 2258	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	87.0	255 of 2256	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	91.5	128 of 2240	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	181 of 2219	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	90.6	165 of 2247	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	77.5	454 of 2182	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	209 of 2118	90.1%	★★★★★
2017	75.0	490 of 2112	76.8%	★★★★☆
2016	63.8	737 of 2087	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.4	499 of 2064	75.8%	★★★★☆
2013	45.0	1118 of 2029	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math87%+26 vs state

Science85%+30 vs state

English Language Arts79%+22 vs state

5.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate River City Science Elementary Academy

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a citizen
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Amazing school with many academic options available to offer. Schools individual attention to each student is amazing. Staff members are very dedicated and they promote academic and behavioral excellence.Technology tools used are great to increase reading math and STEM fields to prepare college at younger ages. Close Quote

Schools Near River City Science Elementary Academy

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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
River City Science Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7450 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	579	35	16.5	57.7%	238 (41.1%)	125 (21.6%)	119 (20.6%)	45 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.6%)	92.8	84^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.3%		87	255^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.7%	171	82.0	74.0	80.0				88.0	87.0	86.0				85.0					$8,925	$140	$8,784
Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6736 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1640	435	25	17.4	56.6%	115 (26.4%)	98 (22.5%)	149 (34.3%)	40 (9.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.7%)	15.2	2031^st of 2258 public elementary schools	10.1%		13.5	2067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.4%	36	28.0	35.0	34.0				46.0	53.0	28.0				36.0					$9,982	$1,586	$8,396
Holiday Hill Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6900 Altama Rd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 720-1676	460	35	13.1	42.4%	170 (37.0%)	81 (17.6%)	140 (30.4%)	39 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.5%)	48.8	1140^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.5%		47	1176^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.9%	36	49.0	53.0	52.0				57.0	67.0	51.0				61.0					$14,012	$1,909	$12,103
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6343 Knights Ln N	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5249	570	38	15.0	52.3%	97 (17.0%)	127 (22.3%)	248 (43.5%)	50 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	42 (7.4%)	25.5	1773^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	21.5%		41.9	1294^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%	479	44.0	29.0	36.0				46.0	51.0	61.0				41.0					$12,127	$1,265	$10,862
Love Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2446 University Blvd S	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1645	380	28	13.5	52.9%	81 (21.3%)	117 (30.8%)	151 (39.7%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	14.4	2052^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	9.1%		17.2	1976^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.4%	76	39.0	22.0	40.0				42.0	24.0	38.0				40.0					$15,120	$2,053	$13,066
Duval Charter Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	100 Scholars Way	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 724-1536	501	27	18.5	84.2%	60 (12.0%)	239 (47.7%)	171 (34.1%)	8 (1.6%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.4%)	19.7	1918^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.1%		8.9	2174^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.6%	256	44.0	39.0	44.0	35.0	41.0	40.0	46.0	44.0	40.0	17.0	34.0	48.0	46.0	33.0	46.0	66.0	65.0	$11,053	$1,235	$9,818
Bridgeprep Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6400 Atlantic Blvd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 694-2660	463	25	18.5	54.6%	48 (10.4%)	145 (31.3%)	252 (54.4%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	9.6	2157^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.5%		5.9	2214^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.9%	57	37.0	24.0	41.0	35.0	21.0	30.0	23.0	21.0	16.0	42.0	29.0	9.0	29.0	27.0	63.0		38.0	$13,666	$720	$12,946
Southside Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9775 Ivey Rd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 565-2706	519	38	13.6	58.4%	141 (27.2%)	166 (32.0%)	160 (30.8%)	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	39	1388^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.5%		27	1711^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%	323	43.0	52.0	36.0				63.0	64.0	51.0				49.0					$14,232	$1,408	$12,824
Englewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	4359 Spring Park Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5280	418	24	17.4	53.1%	71 (17.0%)	82 (19.6%)	216 (51.7%)	48 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20.8	1879^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.8%		15.7	2018^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.5%	139	49.0	27.0	28.0				59.0	45.0	36.0				36.0					$10,184	$1,215	$8,969
Woodland Acres Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	328 Bowlan St N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 720-1663	495	25	19.8	65.1%	84 (17.0%)	246 (49.7%)	114 (23.0%)	18 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.7%)	14.6	2048^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.3%		5.8	2215^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%	167	34.0	20.0	24.0				51.0	42.0	30.0				44.0					$10,557	$2,147	$8,411

Frequently Asked Questions about River City Science Elementary Academy

What district is River City Science Elementary Academy in?

Duval

How many students attend River City Science Elementary Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 579 students attended River City Science Elementary Academy.

What is the racial makeup of River City Science Elementary Academy?

Students at River City Science Elementary Academy are 41% White, 22% African American, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Is River City Science Elementary Academy a good school?

Yes! River City Science Elementary Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 84^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools.

Rate River City Science Elementary Academy!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Jacksonville, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for River City Science Elementary Academy!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.