For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,124 students in 32218, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32218, FL are Oceanway Elementary School, Biscayne Elementary School and Garden City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32218 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32218, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32218, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oceanway Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12555 Gillespie Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8762
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Biscayne Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12230 Biscayne Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 714-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 924-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Highlands Estates Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Depaul Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8754
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Seaside Charter North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Broward Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 973-2743
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 973-2743
Gr: PK-7 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32218, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32218, FL include Oceanway Elementary School, Biscayne Elementary School and Garden City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32218?
5 public preschools are located in 32218.
What is the racial composition of students in 32218?
32218 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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