Best North Beach Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,146 students in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in North Beach are Anchor Academy, Mayport Coastal Science Middle School and Mayport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anchor Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Wonderwood Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Mayport Coastal Science Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5977
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Mayport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2753 Shangri La Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5988
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Seaside Charter K-8 School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2865 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 853-6287
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL include Anchor Academy, Mayport Coastal Science Middle School and Mayport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach?
the neighborhood of North Beach, Atlantic Beach public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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