2023 Best Magnet Schools in the Jacksonville Area

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  832 reviews

Sophomore: Stanton is great for anyone planning on achieving large academic success in college. You can enroll in both AP and IB courses as well as join extracurricular activities and honor societies allowing you to build up a strong college resume. Stanton does a great job of getting your name out to big colleges around the states early. You can start to receive college mail as soon as Freshman year and before you know it you’ll have more mail than you know what to do with. If you plan on getting into a great college and excelling in it go to Stanton College Prep!... Read 832 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,539

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  827 reviews

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 827 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,376

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  177 reviews

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 177 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,150

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  610 reviews

Junior: Douglas Anderson was probably the best years of my high school experience. I was new to the state when I first started attending and it felt like a really good start to my time there. The teachers there are versatile with their teaching, and the kids are incredibly unique and different. DA brought out the creative side of me and allowed me to express myself with things from my outfits, to my school activities and work. Students will be students and hate on the school while their in it, but compared to the schools in the area, it was pretty great. Take this rating lightly! The experience differs for everyone based off of your major and who you are.... Read 610 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,120

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Wonderful place. My daughter was bored at the normal school but Jacksonville Beach is an environment where all kids are challenged.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 598

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 440

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

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... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 577

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  17 reviews

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 17 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 876

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  21 reviews

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 21 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,017

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 441

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 464

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: The teachers were always so caring and nurturing. I never had a bad experience with a teacher at this school. The technology was great and I believe the funds were used respectfully.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 956

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: My daughter only got to complete one year here before we had to move. We are heartbroken she cannot continue. The staff is amazing and so inspiring in helping the kids pursue their chosen passions. They teach the kids how to both give and accept appropriate criticism to help their peers grow. We were a part of the drama department and there’s not enough space to say how much of an impact they made on us. They truly care about their students and seem to take joy in developing their talents. As with any school, kids are going to get out what they put in.... Read 12 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,005

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.34 out of 5  310 reviews

Sophomore: Personally I love this school! The opportunities for academics are outstanding. The staff here really make you feel like you have a place here and will help you with anything you are struggling with. Club activities are endless, especially our expanding arts program (which from personal experience I can say is amazing as well). I feel like Wolfson is a high school where you are truly able to balance your activities with school.... Read 310 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 853

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 546

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade B

• Students 445

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  6 reviews

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 6 reviews

• grade B

• Students 913

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: My daughter loves Pine Forest so much we drive over an hour every day for her to attend! She is reading above grade level and learning about all of the arts. She loves her teachers and we love that she actually enjoys learning now! She has gained friends and confidence as well as getting a top notch education.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 446

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 563

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Overall Great school, need to fix car line takes way to long to pick up kids. Great staff and teachers very nice. So glad that my son will be going to 1st grade there!... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 912

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 394

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade B

• Students 402

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: This is our third year at HHE and so far we have had a really wonderful experience. All of the teachers and administration that we've encountered have been fantastic. It's a sweet, small school that makes us all feel welcome. Highly recommend.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 509

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 349

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Duval County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: This was my daughter's first year at R.V. Daniels and I was very impressed! She was finally surrounded by classmates who were at her level and was challenged by all of her teachers to think for herself. The school provided opportunities for her to develop other talents via clubs, in addition to a rigorous coursework, and she was allowed to show her creativity through various class projects throughout the year. My advice would be to not judge this school by the neighborhood as it's now a dedicated gifted and academically talented magnet school and also a feeder school to James Weldon Johnson!... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 318

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1