Best Public Schools in Zip Code 32205

The 32205 zip code area in Jacksonville, Florida is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school, all of which are part of the Duval school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 54 out of 67 in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in this area stand out for their strong performance.

Fishweir Elementary School and Ruth N. Upson Elementary School have consistently ranked among the top 500 elementary schools in Florida and have a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Their test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Riverside High School, while having a relatively high graduation rate of 89.7%, has lower test scores compared to the district and state.

One concerning trend across all schools in the 32205 zip code area is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the schools in this area have a wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, from 32.03% at Fishweir Elementary to 100% at Wayman Academy of the Arts, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in student achievement. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios also indicate that resource allocation may be an area to explore further to understand its impact on student outcomes.