One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a Jacksonville neighborhood is the local public school system. Good schools not only mean a good education for your children, but are also generally located in neighborhoods that maintain their property values. Florida schoolchildren are required to take the FCAT (the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) to determine whether each school is meeting predetermined educational goals. For a guide to Duval County’s public schools and their FCAT results click here.

To see all public and private schools in different neighborhoods in the Jacksonville area click here
http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator

The information you find in the above web sites, as well as on this web site, is reliable but not guaranteed. Before purchasing a home in the Jacksonville area, check with the Duval County School Board www.dreamsbeginhere.org or other local school boards, to determine which school serves the neighborhood where you are buying your home.