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2020 Best High Schools in the Jacksonville AreaAbout this List

Explore the best high schools in your area based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.  Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Stanton College Preparatory

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 746 reviews
    #1 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: Amazing, but difficult, experience! Stanton College Preparatory School is an academically renowned public high school in Jacksonville, Florida. The school's history dates to the 1860s when it was begun as an elementary school serving the African-American population under the then-segregated education system. It now serves secondary students within the Duval County Public Schools of Duval County, Florida. The school offers special curricula which include Honors courses, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses.
    Read 746 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,578 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. The Bolles School

    • Private School
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • PK, K-12
    • 144 reviews
    #1 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: I've gone to Bolles since I was in the sixth grade, and this school is amazing. The academics are top notch, the teachers are incredible, the clubs and opportunities to be involved are plentiful, and the administration is incredibly helpful!
    Read 144 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,634 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Episcopal School of Jacksonville

    • Private School
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 6-12
    • 131 reviews
    #2 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Parent: Episcopal School of Jacksonville has been a wonderful experience for our family. We enrolled my son for his freshman year. The environment is supportive and the sense of community is truly amazing. Our son has thrived in this environment that fosters responsibility with individualized attention on the student. The teachers and staff help each student adapt and the offerings of art, academics, and sports is balanced. Our only regret is that we did not enroll him sooner!
    Read 131 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 886 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. St. Johns Country Day School

    • Private School
    • Orange Park, FL
    • PK, K-12
    • 42 reviews
    #3 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Parent: My four children attended St. Johns Country Day and three have graduated from there and one a high school senior. The education, environment and all around experience that was provided by the teachers and faculty prepared my children to go to college so well prepared and confident of their abilities to succeed.
    This school a very special place with wonderful traditions, excellent academics, arts and athletics.

    I highly recommend St. Johns Country Day School!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 560 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Ponte Vedra High School

    • St. Johns County School District, FL
    • 9-12
    • 247 reviews
    #2 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Freshman: I have been going to Ponte Vedra for roughly a year now and i love it! I’ve made so many friends, the teachers are all so nice, and it’s just a really great environment overall. I honestly wouldn’t change anything about this school! My teachers help me with anything i need and are super supportive in everything I do!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,725 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Paxon School for Advanced Studies

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 756 reviews
    #3 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: I love Paxon! I love how the diversity within the school community. The academics are very rigorous with the available AP and IB courses. Though it may sound daunting the teachers are willing to assist any students that need help. There are resources such as the learning lab for tutoring by expert students in the course and many of the teachers have tutoring upon request. Paxon is most dominant in basketball, but offers many other sports, such as swimming, bowling, and track and field. My experience at Paxon SAS has shaped me into a more well rounded person and have made my high school experience very memorable.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,442 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Bartram Trail High School

    • St. Johns County School District, FL
    • 9-12
    • 445 reviews
    #4 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: My school experience at Bartram so far has been amazing, the staff is overall great, the school atmosphere is new and clean and safe. I have enjoyed my 3 years so far and senior year has been a blast. The school activities keep students excited and have a positive outlook towards the school. I love it!
    Read 445 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,310 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Fleming Island High School

    • Clay County School District, FL
    • PK, 9-12
    • 504 reviews
    #5 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: I was very fortunate to attend Fleming Island High School, particularly their AICE Program. The teachers in this program held academics to a high standard and effectively prepared their students for future success in college. I would have incorporated more involvement from guidance counselors with the students, maybe enforcing up a meeting each semester. However, due to the large campus population this would mean hiring more counselors. I think this would allow students to ensure that their efforts align with their future goals.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,217 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 6-12
    • 148 reviews
    #6 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: The school gives the students a very educational based excitement, that no other school can have access too. This school has hands on experience with the students. As well as the teacher being in the students life. Setting a fine example and teaching on what their responsibilities are and helping them make and achieve their goals. The staff all over can help one child grow into a divine woman or man. My experience won’t be like any other school. The school may be different in sports and being a middle/ high school may look a little crowded but it really isn’t. Our high school doesn’t have sports but we’ve had an one hundred percent graduation rate for 4-5 years, my class of 2020 will make it 6 years. We enjoy talking with the teachers about today problems and what can the solutions be. While I was a junior I was in the AP environmental science discussing the problems of climate change and helping the environment we evolved into scientist testing solutions to the problem.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,160 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Allen D. Nease Senior High School

    • St. Johns County School District, FL
    • 9-12
    • 345 reviews
    #7 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Nease High School has always not only made me feel like I can learn in a safe fun environment but given me a chance to grow. It’s been a great experience to be a student here, the teachers are awesome! Our town is always growing and adding new students to the school, it’s nice that there are so many ways to teach us to welcome these students. The staff always Offer extra help to make sure we are getting our best grades. The campus is always clean and secure.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,318 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 529 reviews
    #8 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Freshman: Douglas Anderson SOTA is an amazing school! It's filled with so many wonderful people making beautiful art and music. The classes are challenging, but the Lunch & Learn schedule allows for students to catch up on missed work, study, talk to their teachers, or practice their art every day! This is my first year here, but I already love it!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,169 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Creekside High School

    • St. Johns County School District, FL
    • 9-12
    • 341 reviews
    #9 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Quality education with various sports, clubs, and activities to get involved with. Many different programs are integrated throughout the year. The most important asset to me and many others are the outstanding guidance counselors. They are always there to help and direct. For example my counselor Amy Kennair will sit there with me and go through Career ideas, college options, scholarships, EVERYTHING! I feel blessed to get to go to a school with such amazing opportunities. We even have a whole hallway with special needs students that we get to interact with. An amazing school.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,048 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Bishop John J. Snyder High School

    • Private School
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 9-12
    • 112 reviews
    #4 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: It feels like a family and the faculty cares for you! I love it there. I wanted to attend there since I was in elementary school and my four years there have been everything I could have ever asked for. I have been on the Varsity Cheerleading squad there my entire 4 years and love it. We have won many competitions. The atmosphere is always positive and we always have someone to reach out to if needed. I would encourage anyone whether you are Catholic nor not to check out the school since many students that attend are also not Catholic. All the athletic games are fund to attend and are free to students. Homecoming week and the dance and game are so exciting and the school plans fun activities.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 450 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Providence School

    • Private School
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • K-12
    • 126 reviews
    #5 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: Compared to the majority of schools in the Duval County area, Providence is one of the top schools to attend. Why, you ask? From a general perspective, Providence balances Academics, Sports, Arts, religion, and extra curricular activities all very well. From school musicals, to track sports (a competitive track and field area was just recently was installed), to swim team (still need a swimming pool), chapel leadership, plenty of AP’s to choose from, and many opportunities for school trips and even missions trips, Providence has it all (except a swimming pool and tennis courts which sadly will be installed after I leave). Although nothing will ever be perfect, I’d say the atmosphere at the school is usually very uplifting and maintains moral excellence in many areas. Faculty and staff love their students by engaging in their teaching, and, even the worst of students at Providence would rank quite Hugh academically if attending other schools in the Duval Area. GO STALLIONS!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,299 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Bishop Kenny High School

    • Private School
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 9-12
    • 200 reviews
    #6 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Freshman: I love everything about Bishop Kenny. There is nothing I would change about my experience here. Everyone here is kind and shows pure generosity towards each other. Teachers, students, peers, work together to make sure that each one of us is successful. No child will be left behind here at Bishop Kenny. If you want to attend a high school that exceeds all of your many hopes and dreams than Bishop Kenny is definitely your choice. The atmosphere in Bishop Kenny is very humble and peaceful. And this higschool stands out among many high schools globally. Being here at Bishop Kenny is the best. I complete my work, communicate with friends, and I also improve my relationship with God each and every day. Being here at Bishop Kenny is definitely a blessing in my life!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,194 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Harvest Community School

    • Private School
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • PK, K-12
    • 34 reviews
    #7 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: I love the community we have built at Harvest. We are one big family who comes together in the hard times, and able to lean on one another. My favorite part of Harvest is the Christ centered atmosphere. The teachers run positive classrooms and teach us through a Biblical worldview as well as their personal faith. As well as exceptional academics, I believe students are prepared for the real world, well equipped to stand firm in their beliefs. I admire the founders, admin, and all teachers greatly and couldn't imagine myself in a better place.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 206 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. St. Joseph Academy

    • Private School
    • St Augustine, FL
    • 9-12
    • 35 reviews
    #8 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Junior: I kind of enjoyed attending this school. The pros are that the class sizes are pretty small and the teachers are always willing to help. I admire how the students are able to use chrome books throughout the day to do homework. The school offers Dual Enrollment on campus which is good. The cons are that I find the academics not challenging enough for students that want to excel. They also push the Catholic agenda too much on students. I wish that there was more community involvement in the school, most of the clubs only meet once a month and don't do much. The school itself is old and facilities need to be updated. They strive to keep the 100% college acceptance and throw the kids into community college if they don't apply. The colleges that the students apply to aren't that impressive. I believe going to a public school wouldn't have made a difference; I wouldn't waste my money going here, but it is the only option for a private education in the county.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 316 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Mandarin High School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 745 reviews
    #10 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: I've been at Mandarin High School the past four years and have had many good experiences. Most of the teachers genuinely care about their students' learning their subjects and take the time to help. The school has become extremely diversified in the last two years which has resulted in more hostility. The sporting programs are excellent and our football team won state! Overall, I'm happy I attended this school
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,622 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Duncan U. Fletcher High School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 440 reviews
    #11 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: To me Fletcher is the second Highschool I've attended, although it might not be the best when it comes to In-facility student safety, or keeping teachers employed all year long. Fletcher it's a school that encourages a diversity of clubs and activities, wether your thing is academics, arts, or sports, there is always something for you. One of my favorite things about the school the teachers, most teachers are always open to help students out when needed same thing with counselors and coaches, they will go out of their way to help you reach your goals. There is a lot of room for improvement too, but that doesn't overshadow the amazing things that the school has to offer, you just need to know how to take advantage of them.
    Read 440 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,105 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Ridgeview High School

    • Clay County School District, FL
    • PK, 9-12
    • 417 reviews
    #12 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: I went to this school from 10th to 12th grade. Many of my teachers were amazing and went out of their way to help me when I needed it. I graduated in 2018, and I wish I could go back just to tell everyone of those teachers that helped me thank you!
    Read 417 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,575 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Oakleaf High School

    • Clay County School District, FL
    • PK, 9-12
    • 570 reviews
    #13 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Oakleaf High School is a very good high school for kids who want to get more out of their school experience, especially in the academic department. The school boasts an extensive AP and AICE program, as well as several other programs such as CTE, Agriculture, and Aerospace, giving a student plenty of choices for how they want to manage their specific high school career. Furthermore, there's a wide variety of clubs and extracurriculars to choose from, leaving much to explore. While there are some things to be desired - some students have a qualm with dress code, or getting a hold of a counselor - the school's great qualities far outweigh the average or poor ones.
    Read 570 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,375 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. River City Science Middle/High School Academy

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 6-12
    • 92 reviews
    #14 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Excellent! Very diverse atmosphere, caring teachers, and tightly-knit student body. At least half of the student body is of minority races, which helps teach everyone that being different is okay. I've been going here for six years and almost every teacher I've had was wonderful at his/her job and great with the students. And students are relatively nice to each other; fights are very uncommon and are dealt with very well by teachers, and bullying is not an issue here.
    Read 92 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 934 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Fernandina Beach High School

    • Nassau County School District, FL
    • 2-12
    • 98 reviews
    #15 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Most of my greatest life experiences were at Fernandina Beach High School, FBHS. My school is filled with amazing facility and staff, students, and events. I developed strong relationships along the way as well. FBHS is where I met my best friend. FBHS is where I discovered my absolute love for math. Yes, I know, loving math? Weird! This school is where I poured my blood, sweat, and tears into our competitive cheerleading team. We are blue and gold. We are safe. We are accepting. We are Fernandina Beach High School. Go Pirates!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 927 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Trinity Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • PK, K-12
    • 175 reviews
    #9 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: Trinity Christian Academy is a great school with teachers that care about their students. Most of the teachers have a geniun concern for the academic and personal well being of their students. The school has a fairly new administrator that has been making excellent changes to improve the school. The school has recently be renovated with a fresh, modern look. They have also been renovating the teaching styles by adding in project based learning, stem labs, a media center, roboctic, and more. The school is on an upward climb and I am excited to see its progress!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,315 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Atlantic Coast High School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 404 reviews
    #16 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Atlantic Coast High School is an outstanding school that educates students beyond standard levels. Not only does Atlantic Coast just teach students to preform excellently, this school prepares and teaches students to be young adults. Students leave Atlantic Coast with over achieving leadership skills, excellent grades, and determined career paths. Atlantic Coast High School has many opportunities open for students to be involved and offers magnificent clubs, sports, honor societies, leadership teams, challenging courses, etc. The staff at Atlantic Coast are all involved and concerned with every student to help them achieve throughout high school. I highly recommend attending Atlantic Coast High School, because this school has made my entire four years worth while!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,183 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Life Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Tacoma, WA
    • PK, K-12
    • 34 reviews

    Parent: We moved our children here from another private school several years ago and have been very happy. The new headmaster is focused on educational rigor, balancing that with such things as athletics. Students are held to high standards; some may be frustrated that it isn't "laid back" as it might have been in past. I know my children are challenged, and LCA's Knowledge Bowl team is top ranked in the city and state--smart, motivated kids!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 555 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

    • Private School
    • Bellevue, WA
    • 5-12
    • 47 reviews

    Senior: Forest Ridge is a great school to attend, the academics are very challenging and the teachers know how to push students to create the best work possible. Since the academics are quite rigorous, there is a slightly stressed and competitive environment at the school. However, this does not mean that the student community is not strong. From my personal experience, everyone is so friendly and welcoming, especially new student entering the high school. I would recommend this school to prepare for college readiness as some of the courses mimic college level work. Athletics is also another fun part of the Forest Ridge experience, there is a no-cut policy that ensure that all students can participate in any sports; this is a great place to meet new people in other grades and where I made some of my best friendships!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 300 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Annie Wright Schools

    • Private School
    • Tacoma, WA
    • PK, K-12
    • 81 reviews

    Parent: My children both graduated from AWS, and I am compelled to write this review because they are so wonderfully prepared for college. Thank you Annie Wright! The care and professionalism demonstrated by the teachers is amazing. My kids are not only academically prepared, they know how to advocate for themselves, and build relationships with their professors at college. They have started the boys school now I hear, and although I had some reservations initially, I do agree that this extraordinary IB education should be available to all kids in the South Sound. This school is making a difference in the lives of kids, families and helping the development of the region.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 574 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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