Summary:
Zip code 32258 in Jacksonville, Florida, is home to three elementary schools—Bartram Springs Elementary, Duval Charter School at Flagler Center, and Greenland Pines Elementary School—serving grades PK-5 (with Duval Charter extending to grade 8), all part of the Duval County school district.
Among these schools, Greenland Pines Elementary stands out as the top-ranked traditional school, consistently placing in the 78th-79th percentile statewide and earning a 4-star rating. It leads in 3rd and 4th-grade math and ELA proficiency, with the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.9:1) and highest per-student spending ($12,666). However, it also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate (28.9%) in the area. Bartram Springs Elementary is the only school exceeding state averages in every tested subject for 2025-2026, offering balanced, above-average performance with a moderate student-teacher ratio (16.3:1) and spending ($12,140). Duval Charter School at Flagler Center presents a unique profile: it has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (17.3%), lowest chronic absenteeism (21.3%), and lowest spending ($9,988), yet its standard grade-level test scores often lag behind peers. It excels dramatically in advanced high school-level EOC exams (100% in Geometry, 98% in Biology), suggesting a focus on accelerating top students.
Key takeaways for parents: All three schools have chronic absenteeism rates (21.3%-28.9%) far below the Duval district average (44.8%), indicating strong attendance management. Spending does not directly correlate with performance—Bartram Springs achieves near-universal above-state-average scores with moderate spending, while Duval Charter spends the least but still earns a 3-star rating. For a well-rounded, consistent education, Bartram Springs is the most reliable choice. For top-tier traditional performance with a small class size, Greenland Pines is excellent but watch attendance. For families seeking advanced coursework opportunities, Duval Charter offers unique acceleration, though its elementary-level results are mixed.
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