For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 503 students in the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington are Arlington Elementary School and Arlington Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 745-4900
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 745-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Sprinkle Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 745-4923
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 745-4923
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville, FL include Arlington Elementary School and Arlington Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville?
the neighborhood of Arlington, Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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