Best Schools in Jacksonville, FL, for Renters With Kids

Are you on the hunt for a rental apartment in Jacksonville, FL? Or perhaps you and your family have already made the move to this Florida rental hub and are currently in pursuit of top-notch schools? Here are a few of the highest-rated educational establishments in Jacksonville: John Stockton Elementary School, River City Science Elementary Academy, Fishweir Elementary, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School, James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory, Duval Virtual Academy Franchise, Paxon School/Advanced Studies and Stanton College Preparatory.

Jacksonville, FL, is a great, family-oriented city that offers the best environment for raising kids, with lots of outdoor activities, stores, safe neighborhoods and beaches. However, if you have or are planning to have children and are looking for apartments for rent in Jacksonville, it’s also important to know the best schools in the area. We’ve done the legwork for you and put together a list of the top 15 best schools in Jacksonville separated into three categories: elementary, middle and high schools.

5 Best Elementary Schools in Jacksonville

Jacksonville offers a fantastic range of top-rated elementary schools for renters seeking quality education. First, John Stockton Elementary School and River City Science Elementary Academy both have ratings of 10 on GreatSchools.org. These schools, which also fall under the umbrella of the Duval County Public Charter, present fantastic options for families seeking rental apartments in Jacksonville. John Stockton Elementary is located in the Ortega Forest neighborhood on the west side of Jacksonville, while Rivery City Science is found in Southside Jacksonville in the Sans Souci neighborhood.

The next best elementary schools in Jacksonville, all with a rating of 9, are Fishweir, R.V. Daniels and Chet’s Creek elementary schools. Fishweir Elementary is located on the border between the Avondale and Fairfax neighborhoods, R.V. Daniels Elementary is part of downtown Jacksonville — making it an attractive option for renters interested in living near the heart of the city — and Chet’s Creek Elementary is found within the south side of Jacksonville in the Johns Creek neighborhood.

5 Best Middle Schools in Jacksonville

If you’re a renter searching for exceptional middle schools in Jacksonville, you’re in luck. Fruit Cove Middle School is the only middle school in Jacksonville with a rating of 10 on GreatSchools.org. It’s located in the Fruit Cove neighborhood in the St. Johns County.

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is next with a rating of 9. It’s part of the Duval County Public Charter, in the San Marco neighborhood.

Further expanding the selection for renters in search of quality middle schools, Jacksonville features three other institutions with identical ratings: James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory, Duval Virtual Academy Franchise and Duval Charter School at Flagler Center. James Weldon is located on the north side of Jacksonville in Woodstock; the Duval Virtual Academy Franchise, which is, in fact, a middle and high school combined, can be found in Southbank, while the Duval Charter School is in Bartram Springs.

5 Best High Schools in Jacksonville

If you’re a renter in search of excellent high schools in Jacksonville, you have some fantastic options to consider. For those with a high-schooler, there are four good schools to consider with a rating of 9. First, Paxon School/Advanced Studies is located in the northern part of the city, on the border of the Allendale and Woodstock neighborhoods. Next is Stanton College Preparatory in the downtown Jacksonville area in the Mid-Westside Jacksonville neighborhood. It’s followed by the Douglas Anderson Schools of the Arts in Spring Park and the Duval Virtual Academy Franchise mentioned above.

To round out the list of the best high schools in Jacksonville, Sandalwood High School has a rating of 8. It’s located on the south side of the city, in the neighborhood with the same name. For renters keen on securing an apartment for rent nearby, this location offers convenience and quality education in one package.

For a full list of the best schools in Jacksonville, check out the list on GreatSchools, and once you choose your school, browse apartments for rent near these schools on RentCafe.