For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,738 students in 32208, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32208, FL are Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32208 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32208, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32208, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4346 Roanoke Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3077
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3077
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Winton Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3086
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Silver Plz
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3081
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3081
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32208, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32208, FL include Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32208?
3 public preschools are located in 32208.
What is the racial composition of students in 32208?
32208 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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