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2022 Best High Schools in the Jacksonville Area

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  1. Stanton College Preparatory

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

    Sophomore: The school provides very rigorous but manageable academic instructions that challenges student to build up time management skills and work ethic for their success in their future career and college. The school has a supportive staff members and a very diverse and friendly student body! The teacher and guidance counselor are there for you if you have any problems dealing with academic work and at-home problems. Overall, this school is an excellent choice for a student to excel in academically and in their future careers!...Read 811 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,575 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Episcopal School of Jacksonville

    • Private School
    • JACKSONVILLE, FL
    • 6-12
    • 142 reviews
    #1 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: The campus is beautiful! The teachers are always willing to help students and they make sure everyone learns. Also, the staff is amazing. Although it can be challenging sometimes, this school prepares you for college. The cons are the cost of the school and low diversity. Other than that I would definitely recommend this school...Read 142 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 886 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. The Bolles School

    • Private School
    • JACKSONVILLE, FL
    • PK, K-12
    • 160 reviews
    #2 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: The Bolles School is one of opportunities. Bolles is a school with high education standards and has an amazing athletic, arts, and STEM programs. At Bolles you have a chance to experience and try anything you think you may like. You may want to take a language such as Spanish, French, or even Latin. You may want to try a sport you have never done before such as soccer or tennis. The coaches are compassionate and are willing to help anyway they can. Bolles also has an amazing boarding program for people who’s families live abroad or even just in a different state. Bolles is an amazing school with multiple opportunities, people, and teachers...Read 160 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,634 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. St. Johns Country Day School

    • Private School
    • ORANGE PARK, FL
    • PK, K-12
    • 55 reviews
    #3 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Parent: St. Johns Country Day is an extraordinary school and there is no truer validation than as an alumni, to purposefully move close by when our children were born so that they could reap the benefits as I did. A beautiful combo of the highest academics, arts, sports and community can be found here. You could not find a better place to nurture and grow a superior education than at this school. Take a tour and check out all that St. Johns has to offer!...Read 55 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 525 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Ponte Vedra High School

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

    Senior: The education and social experience was great! It was easy to get involved and fascinating how school-spirited everyone was.Read 267 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,858 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Paxon School for Advanced Studies

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

    Senior: What I like most about attending Paxon is the challenge that my classes present. The floor level of these subjects is fairly high. Keeping up the pace week after week can be pretty demanding, yet it is really all worthwhile. That moment when you know you have made the grade is extremely gratifying!... As exhilarating as it is to win this learning game, the homework load can feel overwhelming at times. More often than not, each of my class assignments required an hour or more to complete on a nightly basis. I have to say that there have been times when a little moderation in the workload would have been mentally refreshing for me as a student...Read 801 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,474 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Creekside High School

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

    Senior: I had an overall positive experience at Creekside. I was surrounded by my fair share of wonderful teachers who truly cared for the education of their students and connected with the material they were teaching. Creekside also has several academies for students who have a particular interest in Engineering, Teaching, Digital Media or Cybersecurity. Students have the benefit of earning certifications and participating in paid internships that can provide excellent long-term opportunities. There are also numerous clubs and extracurricular activities at Creekside. Creekside is known for its successful athletic teams...Read 385 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,282 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Bartram Trail High School

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

    Junior: BTHS is a great school. It provides students with many opportunities through its multiple career-specialized academies, along with the variety of classes students can take. Once a student reaches 11th grade, they can branch off and take multiple different sciences, social studies, maths, and english classes. Students have opportunities to take AP and Honors classes, which can provide college credits, as well as preparing students for the college-level curriculum and pace. There are many clubs advocating for anything any student could desire...Read 500 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,878 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Fleming Island High School

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

    Alum: Fleming Island High School is definitely one of those preppy, rich kid schools in the area. But, the faculty and staff make sure everyone is included and try their best to make our high school years memorable. The ASL classes are the absolute best there! The HANDS program they put on every year for the Deaf community is amazing! ASL is absolutely a must-take class at FIHS. The only things that need to be changed really is the upkeep of the bathrooms. Toilet paper is always out, there's never soap in the dispensers, and the vaping is just horrendous. Other than that, I loved my time there at the school and would definitely recommend others to attend, especially if they are into taking ASL and wanting to work hard and take the advanced-level classes, such as AP and AICE...Read 557 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,051 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

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

    Alum: I really liked attending Douglas Anderson School of the arts for my last 3 years of high school. I was able to fall in love with what I’m studying now in college which is vocal music performance and I was able to grow as a person and someone who was just learning English. They have great counselors who are always for you and help you reach your goals as well as incredible teachers who are always trying to make you be better at anything you do and understand that you’re there to focus on your art and academics too. The only thing I would like see improve is how they make all the kids blend in, because the school divides their students sometimes either for color, or language capabilities...Read 588 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,184 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

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

    Junior: I love my experience while attending Darnell Cookman Middle High School! I loved the fact that the school prepared you for life after high school with its rigorous courses. However, they always offered tutoring to ensure you did not fail. This is a school where the teachers love to teach and the students love to learn and it’s the perfect school to get you prepared for college. Although it’s an academic forward school, there are plenty of extracurricular activities as well...Read 168 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,154 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Providence School

    • Private School
    • JACKSONVILLE, FL
    • PK, K-12
    • 136 reviews
    #4 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: I love the faculty and staff of Providence. I basically grew up in the school, having been there since kindergarten and graduating this past month. The majority of the teachers are so geniune and want to see you succeed! They will go to any length to make sure you are where you need to be academically. The only complaint I have with the school are the mean girls. Many girls, including myself, have been effected by this reoccuring issue. Providence just chooses to ignore the problem even though it caused multiple students to leave the school. Overall, I learned a lot from my time in Providence, and I am so blessed to have gone to such a prestigious school...Read 136 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,512 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Bishop John J. Snyder High School

    • Private School
    • JACKSONVILLE, FL
    • 9-12
    • 123 reviews
    #5 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Parent: We had 3 children attend Bishop Snyder & I am blessed to say each left with an academic education that prepared them for success! They each had multiple offers from leading universities with continued success in graduate school and professionally. The administration & faculty had a sincere desire to see our children mature in ways that prepared them to be valuable, honest, and reliable adults. Hands down, BJS is the best college preparatory school in Jacksonville...Read 123 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 440 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Allen D. Nease Senior High School

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

    Junior: My experience at Nease highschool as a junior was overall great! I have great friends, the teachers are very good with helping, the retakes after a test are very helpful and should be taken advantage of. The academics there at Nease are good. The teachers challenge you to do your very best and to not second guess your decisions. What I like about Nease is the open layout of the school, the outside lunch area, and the community of Nease. Everybody is super nice and are willing to help out. Nease also brings lots of oppurtunities for volunteer work and charites in the library...Read 396 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,901 Students
    • 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. River City Science Academy Middle - High School

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

    Parent: My daughter is in her first year of attending RCSA and is in the 8th grade. My wife and I have been extremely pleased with the entire experience including the quality of the teachers, the leadership provided by the administration, and the opportunities for our daughter to participate in advanced classes such as honors biology and geometry. The level of communication from the teachers as well as the school is excellent with weekly RCSA newsletters and weekly progress reports regarding our daughters academic progress. Most importantly we value the culture that is deeply embedded within and throughout the entire RCSA community. We are thankful to have found RCSA and looking forward to our daughter transitioning into the RCSA high school next year!...Read 107 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 937 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Bishop Kenny High School

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

    Senior: I have absolutely adored my time at Bishop Kenny High School so far. Although I have not finished my senior year, I feel more prepared than ever to attend college. Their college readiness program is no joke, you truly feel like you will be prepared for any challenge that you may face in college. Of course, this couldn’t be done without the encouragement from the amazing teachers and staff, who truly want to see their students succeed. Not to mention, our school spirit, it’s infectious! When I first attended Bishop Kenny, I was terrified of talking to people, but the hospitable attitude adorned by our school has definitely helped me face my fear. If I were to critique anything about Bishop Kenny, I would say that the music/arts doesn’t get nearly enough attention as it deserves, considering how incredibly talented these students are. Additionally, some bad situations are handled poorly. Lastly, we have made steps towards inclusivity and diversity, but there is still more to do...Read 222 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,240 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Harvest Community School

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

    Parent: My first-year of experience at Harvest Community School HCS was great! The teachers are so welcoming and kind. Since it is small, we are like a family. The teachers are very invested in the student's education as well as their personal life because they truly care about their students and want to succeed. In addition, academics isn’t all they care about. They care about your spiritual well being and your faith as well. HCS will always be in my heart...Read 37 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 206 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. St. Joseph Academy

    • Private School
    • ST AUGUSTINE, FL
    • 9-12
    • 43 reviews
    #8 Best Private High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: SJA is a great school. I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to go to this school. It is a great combination of scholastics, friends and a moral compass. If I could change one thing, it would be the size of the school and the diversity. Because it is such a small school we have limited opportunities in clubs and classes...Read 43 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 316 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Ridgeview High School

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

    Senior: Everyone is very nice and welcoming, even to new students! My guidance counselor always watched out for me, even though she had a hundred other students to take care of. She was on top of everything! The library is the best part of the school. It's not just a place to read books. You connect with other students and staff there! There are many activities to do. For example, they have 3D pens you can play with! They also hold many events at the library for students. The librarian is very sweet and makes everything enjoyable. Overall, this is a great school for everyone...Read 448 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,536 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Blind High School (Fsdb)

    • Public School
    • ST AUGUSTINE, FL
    • 9-12
    • 3 reviews
    #12 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Alum: Attending this school was absolutely life-changing for me. I previously attended the regular public high school where my family was living and failing my courses due to lack of assistance for students with visual impairments. After transferring to the Blind High School at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, I was able to learn without the barriers I had in regular school, and I was truly able to thrive in my academics and all around. This school and its staff are truly amazing people and are making differences in children's lives that are commendable...Read 3 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 99 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Oakleaf High School

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

    Senior: Attending Oakleaf High School was a dream. The school has so many educational opportunities and programs such as AP, AICE, Dual Enrollment, and Honors. I was able to knock off a year of college through both the AICE and Dual Enrollment programs. The adminstrators and teachers are who make the experience all the more worth it. I can’t wait to walk across the stage at graduation. Go knights!...Read 626 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,617 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Fernandina Beach High School

    • Nassau County School District, FL
    • K-12
    • 118 reviews
    #14 Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: I entered as a sophomore from a magnet school operating on a block schedule. It was far easier to complete assignments and socialize with my peers seeing as I saw them every day. My guidance counselor worked with me to create a schedule that was flexible yet challenging. I joined the schools marching band with no experience and was able to rise up in skill quickly. ...There were more academic choices for me to choose from and a wider variety of clubs and sports. In terms of the environment, the campus itself is run down and outdated. While the school is abundant in educational resources, many teachers find themselves purchasing their own supplies. The cafeteria food is selected by the district however there is a lack of healthy or fresh options. ...Since COVID-19 affected many parts of the graduating class year, the administration has worked tirelessly to provide some sort of normalcy for the senior class.Read 118 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 956 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Atlantic Coast High School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 442 reviews
    #15 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!...Read 442 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,353 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Trinity Christian Academy

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

    Alum: I only attended Trinity Christian Academy for the last 2 months of my Jr year and my senior year. First off, my football coach, the football program and the brotherhood formed with my fellow teammates are beyond what I could possibly hope for. It was the best experience to be apart of a dynamic team where we all supported each other!...I enjoyed all my teachers, some more that others. My favorite classes were religion, Government, and Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace. The teachers that taught those class were my favorite. I think I liked the classes because of the teachers... a great teacher can make learning fun. ...And last but not least I gain some amazing friends that I hope to be able to call them fiends for life.Read 202 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,315 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Duncan U. Fletcher High School

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

    Senior: I love this school, Fletcher. There’s one thing I don’t like about it and I don’t think it’s as clean as it should be. Other than that, it’s fantastic! The teachers, coaches, office members and all the staff is amazing! Their so genuine and kind and go out of their way for their students!...Read 466 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,101 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    The Academy of the Holy Cross

    • Private School
    • KENSINGTON, MD
    • 9-12
    • 170 reviews

    Parent: The Academy of the Holy Cross has been an excellent place for my daughter. She has blossomed into a confident and intelligent young woman. Although her time is coming to an end this year, we feel that AHC has made an indelible impression on her. She has made lifelong friends that she will carry throughout her life. The girls come to depend on one another and support each other through the school year. ...Academically, my daughter was challenged, but the teaching staff was always willing to assist any student in need. They also recognize students for their hard work and offer words of encouragement. Attending an all-girls school gives young ladies strength, independence and drive that is incomparable to any other. The college counseling department is dynamite! They listen to the student/family and recommend schools that meet the student's needs. I highly recommend AHC to any family looking for a high school for their daughter...Read 170 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 390 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Fork Union Military Academy

    • Private School
    • FORK UNION,, VA
    • 7-12
    • 99 reviews

    Parent: We enrolled our son in Fork Union Military Academy after seeing so many YouTube videos that touted the benefits of the one-subject program and the school. The promise of focus, structure, and accomplishment came through. He passed all his classes in this, his first year, a sophomore at FUMA...We took advantage of their academic success program. There he found continuous support and cheers! They found novel approaches to reach him, took the time to learn about him, and flexed their approaches. I have been concerned in the past about the ability of teachers who are not Black to 'see my son' as an individual. At FUMA, they know him, challenge him to be his best, hold him accountable, and motivate him...I am proud of what he has done this year. As a testament to the place, he is looking forward to going back in the Fall - he's proud that he's earned a promotion in rank and knows he can do even better academically. Amazing...Read 99 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 340 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Cape Henry Collegiate

    • Private School
    • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 75 reviews

    Parent: We are at CHC because of teachers/coaches like Lacrosse Coach Joe Thompson. He inspired my daughter in 7th-grade history class & my 10th-grade son who has never played the sport into joining his Lacrosse team. Coach Thompson motivates those around him. He is purposeful, educated, experienced, & an example of what sets CHC apart from other schools! He is a UVA FINAL FOUR player. Read Coach Thompson's experience below. It is because of teachers like him that my kids attend Cape Henry Collegiate and not Norfolk Academy. #dolphinproud...Coach Thompson played at St. Mary's High in Annapolis before heading to UVA. He was team captain when the Cavaliers made the Final Four in 2005 receiving the team's Thomas C. Rixey award for spirit & inspiration. Thompson was a UVA assistant & was the head coach at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, Calif., & his alma mater before serving the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Maryland power Loyola Blakefield...Read 75 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,045 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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