2020 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Jacksonville AreaAbout this List

Stanton College Preparatory

• Duval County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 740 reviews

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.
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• A+

• 1,578 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ponte Vedra High School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 9-12
• 245 reviews

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+

• 1,725 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paxon School for Advanced Studies

• Duval County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 747 reviews

Senior: In my district, there are two academically challenging schools that I chose from. I chose Paxon because when I went on tour, I fell in love with it. The classes are all advanced and rigorous and met my needs. The teachers that work there seem to care about what they do and cater to the needs of their students. I also participated in lacrosse, which is one of the many sports available. While playing I learned teamwork and discipline, as well as time management. However, with most things, Paxon does have its flaws. I believe that there should be more career specific classes that students can take. Also, there should be more resources available for students. At the end of the day, Paxon may not be perfect, but if I had to do it over again, I would.
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• A

• 1,442 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Julington Creek Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5
• 6 reviews

Parent: Truly an amazing school! The teachers truly care! The best part is that believe kids should still have fun while learning! My daughter gets upset very easy and her teach is 10xs more understand than her old school. My son struggles in reading they have done one on one reading with him and he is almost on level! I am blessed to be part of such a wonderful school.
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• A

• 980 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Durbin Creek Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Niche User: Excellent learning environment. Caring Staff. Wonderful parents. A nice neighborhood full of large spacious houses. Excellent potential for students to be want they choose and start on a path towards future greatness! Safety is now covered by outsourced, well trained security who place all the concerns of Staff and Children while maintaining a safe environment ahead of any personal concerns. A great place for children to start!
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• A

• 668 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Patriot Oaks Academy

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-8
• 3 reviews

Parent: Teachers are engaged and responsive. Safe environment. Beautiful campus. Extracurricular activities including sports, band and robotics club are excellent. Great surrounding neighborhood. Been here 2 years and kids are very happy with the school.
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• A

• 1,513 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ocean Palms Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 956 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ponte Vedra Palm Valley - Rawlings Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Alum: An amazing elementary school. The teachers are AMAZING. I attended this school from Kindergarten to 5th grade. I made very strong connections with several teachers, connections I still have to this day. I am so proud to say that I come from this school. I made so many friendships here. The teachers were happy to be doing what they were doing. The administration here is outstanding. This is the place to send your child to elementary school. You wont regret it.
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• A

• 1,038 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bartram Trail High School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 9-12
• 438 reviews

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!
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• A

• 2,310 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley Ridge Academy

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-8

• A

• 1,599 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hickory Creek Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 652 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Switzerland Point Middle School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 6-8
• 17 reviews

Parent: This school was impressive through and through. Their focus on grades and helping each child. They had very impressive plays and cultural events. They paid attention to things that were happening to children in the community and helped.
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• A

• 1,291 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cunningham Creek Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 946 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Timberlin Creek Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5
• 3 reviews

Parent: Awesome school! Teachers are great, well behaved kids. There is a reason this school is ranked so high in the entire state of FL and that reason is the school as a whole is excellent!
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• A

• 942 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fleming Island High School

• Clay County School District, FL
• PK, 9-12
• 500 reviews

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

• 2,217 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alice B. Landrum Middle School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 6-8
• 7 reviews

High School Junior: This school offers a variety of absolutely incredible opportunities, regardless of interest of area of expertise.
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• A

• 1,170 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

• Duval County Public Schools, FL
• 6-12
• 145 reviews

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.
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• A

• 1,160 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

R.B. Hunt Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 612 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fruit Cove Middle School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

Alum: I moved to Saint johns county in 2012 and began 7th grade not knowing anyone. I was nervous but the kids and teachers made me feel right at home. My Civics teacher even called my mom after school to tell her that I was doing great, raising my hand and participating during class and for her not to worry. It seemed like the staff knew everyone,always saying good morning to us by our first name which I was not used to .I will be so ever grateful for that experience .
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• A

• 1,183 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Liberty Pines Academy

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Alum: Liberty Pines is a great school! The class sizes are small so you really get a chance to know everyone! The teachers are great as well.
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• A

• 1,491 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pacetti Bay Middle School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Alum: A great school with teachers and faculty that care about their students. The facilities are nice and up to date as the school is relatively new. Athletics are appreciated here and cared for by the administration. However the quality of the cafeteria food has worsened in recent years. Other than that, Pacetti Bay is a great school to help a student transition in high school and beyond.
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• A

• 1,386 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Palencia Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Niche User: Aside from pressure from the district to be the best in the state (based on FSA test scores), the school is a great school. The teachers really care about the kids and their education. The teachers make a great effort to individualize their teaching toward each student. The new homework policy that was implemented is a wonderful policy which limits time spent at home doing test prep. My kids love going here, it has been a very positive experience. Parents are very involved, sometimes too much so.
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• A

• 803 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Allen D. Nease Senior High School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 9-12
• 335 reviews

Senior: I liked how the teachers provided us good information. Even though it is hard work, it pays off when you go off to college. I enjoy how they give us students academies to benefit our career paths. I wished they could improve and add more fun to school events (Homecoming, Football Games, Homecoming week). I like how safer the school is now since they built fences and installed more security measures. Sometimes it is hard to get a hold of guidance when needed but I understand the difficulty. Nease provides clubs and afterschool activities for anyone who enjoys something and Nease also provides free tutoring after school which is great.
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• A

• 2,318 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mill Creek Elementary School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• PK, K-5

• A

• 1,137 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Creekside High School

• St. Johns County School District, FL
• 9-12
• 336 reviews

Parent: Creekside HS is an excellent! Caring teachers, safe environment, learning for all levels, multitude of clubs and sports. Creekside offers AP and DE classes for those needing more rigor to their schedule and to prepare students for college. Creekside athletics are top notch! Caring coaches that get results! There is a club or 2 for everyone! Great PTSO as well!
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• A

• 2,048 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio