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2019 Best Magnet Schools in the Jacksonville AreaAbout this List

Explore the best magnet schools serving 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
    • 712
    #1 Best Magnet High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Junior: My three years at Stanton College Preparatory have been increasingly challenging, but also a blast! There are so many academic opportunities provided here outside of the AP and IB curriculum, such as the NACLO qualifying examinations, and a multiple successful sports teams. The high level of student involvement is definitely visible, even when extracurriculars aren't in session. The population is made up of high-achieving, motivated students, and while that definitely increases academic pressure between peers, it also promotes success and the development of strong time management and grit.
    Read 712 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,508 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Paxon School for Advanced Studies

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 727
    #2 Best Magnet High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Paxon is a very diverse! Educating students from all around the world like India, Germany, Asia, and even Europe! Paxon celebrates our diversity through the topics in classes allowing students to embrace one another as well as having cultural festivals during the year. The educators are the best in the county, giving time to each student to help them learn in their own way, striving for a greatness in the rigorous system for AP and IB courses.
    Read 727 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,491 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 497
    #3 Best Magnet High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: The school is amazing and the faculty and staff are outstanding, The school's rigorous academic classes and challenging artistic classes help forge me into the successful young man I am going to become. Theater is very important to me and D.A. has taught me so much about theater, from the basics to Shakespeare to Stanislavski! Above all else it was fun to learn everything which is very important in an institution of learning because it is so fuffiling to teach someone who finds if fun to learn
    Read 497 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,202 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Sponsored

    BASIS Independent McLean

    • Private School
    • McLean, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 12

    Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
    Read 12 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 375 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 6-12
    • 138
    #4 Best Magnet High Schools in Jacksonville Area

    Senior: Darnell Cookman has been a school growing in diversity and always advocating for the best for their students. The small size of this magnet school give the chance for all students to get to know one another and bond together, not just those in the classroom, but across grade levels. Each grade from seniors to six graders, interact with one another and benefit from each other. The teachers make sure to know each student and form relationships with them which will remain strong across the years.
    There is something for everyone here. Clubs are always a source of where people can get together and bond over their commitment and passion for something. The most famous club, and rightfully so, is the Multicultural Club. It is a club where students across grade levels come together and work on dances, fashion, and art to showcase at the end of the year the school's diverse and shows how Darnell Cookman takes pride on having different people, ideas, and cultures thriving in our buildings.
    Read 138 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,156 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Jacksonville Beach Elementary School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • K-5
    • 1

    Parent: Wonderful place. My daughter was bored at the normal school but Jacksonville Beach is an environment where all kids are challenged.
    Read 1 Review

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 607 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 6-8
    • 20

    High School Senior: The teachers are excellent! Each one was very knowledgable of their subject. Reading and writing, science, math, and history were always taught very well, and I came away with great information. The teaching methods differed from teacher to teacher, but each one was able to help me learn. Scheduling was fairly straightforward and easy, just take the classes you have to take, and choose whatever electives you'd like. The workload was substantial, but nothing unbearable. Overall the academics were absolutely fantastic, preparing me for high school extremely well.
    Read 20 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,018 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. J. Allen Axson Elementary School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • PK, K-5
    • 1

    Alum: Wonderful school the teachers are great students are the best love this place fall festival field trips 5th grade everything you can ask for in a school
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 592 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 6-8
    • 15

    Middle School Student: Landon was a three year school that provided me with the necessary resources and preparation for high school. Every year there were two difficult classes, two extremely entertaining classes, three classes where we did not do much and one boring class. But there were many activities that kept students interested and more importantly things for students that they can put on applications or resumes. As an outgoing eighth grader I can say that I feel fully prepared for high school and I am ready to further my education.
    Read 15 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 752 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Kirby-Smith Middle School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 6-8
    • 3

    Senior: It was a rather fulfilling experience. Along with the educational side of it, you gain even more friends when in an extracurricular activity. For me it was soccer and swimming. Those things and the teachers there were great. A lot of them really wanted to prepare you for highschool and see you succeed. Also, the end of the year rewards were nice to indulge into as well. My only issue then was having only 5 minutes to get to my next class. It was difficult because it's a big property; you could have a class in the main building and the next period have it on the other side of the school. Besides that I didn't have many complaints.
    Read 3 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 893 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. LaVilla School of the Arts

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 6-8
    • 7

    Parent: LaVilla is one of THE best middle performing arts school. Not only that, their academics are excellent. The teachers are absolutely wonderful. Most, if not all of them have been there for years because they love their school and students. My daughters have learned so much in their arts area until they will be ahead in college should they choose to pursue their arts areas in dance and vocal. I can’t say enough about the academics. They are rated an A school since the doors opened in the district. My kids are challenged and more prepared academically.
    Read 7 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,083 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Pine Forest Elementary School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • K-5
    • 1

    Parent: It's a magnet school for the arts. They focus on art, dance, music, and drama. Arts then influences their academic progress.
    Read 1 Review

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 442 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • 9-12
    • 195

    Senior: I've been here for 3 years now and I have always loved this school. The teachers are very helpful and actually care about the students success. There are many different academies for students to choose from and so many events that happen. The school has its own resturant, 'The Wright Place' that the culinary students are in charge of. The students and staff eat there often and the culinary academy even caters for other schools too. Lots of volunteering and club opportunites. Competitions too! I genuinely love my school so much.
    Read 195 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,193 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology High School

    • Duval County Public Schools, FL
    • PK, 6-12
    • 75

    Alum: When I went to school at A Philip Randolph I enjoyed how approachable the teachers were. I'd like to see more money go into the academies, so the students may obtain their certifications. I'd also like to see the school offer more AP classes.
    Read 75 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 420 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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