For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,143 students in 32205, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32205, FL are Fishweir Elementary School, Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and West Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32205 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32205, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32205, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
West Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
32205, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Murray Hill High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
929 Mcduff Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(888) 437-9353
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(888) 437-9353
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
6803 Arques Road
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 693-7509
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 693-7509
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 32205, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32205, FL include Fishweir Elementary School, Ruth N. Upson Elementary School and West Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32205?
3 public preschools are located in 32205.
What is the racial composition of students in 32205?
32205 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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