For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 457 students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Hillcrest are Hyde Park Elementary School and Wayman Academy Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3950
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3950
Grades: 3-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Wayman Academy Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1176 Labelle St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 695-9995
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 695-9995
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL include Hyde Park Elementary School and Wayman Academy Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville?
the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Jacksonville public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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