Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida. The best realtors® in Jacksonville understand neighborhoods linked with the best-rated schools impact the final decision for families looking to settle. The school ratings are based on comparison results of other Florida schools.
Effective Agents can help to find the perfect realtor knowledgeable of the best schools and the neighborhoods matched to each family’s lifestyle. Here’s a list of the best suburban neighborhoods, followed by the Duval County schools with the highest ratings.
Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms is an urbanized neighborhood with home styles ranging from single-family, multiple apartment units and high-rise complexes. The area experienced sharp increases in home values in August this year and leveled out in October.
- Median list price is $800,000 with little to no changes in list pricing
- Median list price per square foot is $32
Saint Johns
The Saint Johns area is comprised mainly of families and young professional residents living in single-family homes and townhouses. There’s a touch of urban living within this small community with easy access to beaches, boating ramps, water sports, golfing, and tennis
- Median list price is $410,000 with an increased 4% from October to November
- Median list price per square foot is $162
Julington Creek
One of the most sought-after areas for single-family homes and its natural surroundings, this up-and-coming neighborhood has a mixture of established and new construction planned communities. Family amenities include recreational sports like tennis, golf, jogging, parks, and biking.
- Median list price is $380,000 with a 2% increase this year
- Median list price per square foot is $145
Ortega Forest
Ortega Forest is located on the banks of the Ortega River, surrounded by natural landscaping and breathtaking views. Medium to large-sized single-family homes and apartment complexes occupy the neighborhood.
- Median list price is $370,000 with an increased 4% during the past year
- Median list price per square foot is $169
Fruit Cove
Family living is the focus in Fruit Cove with a choice of single-family, townhouse, apartment complexes, and mobile homes. It’s a walking community with parks and beaches that define Florida’s lifestyle.
- Median list price is $350,000 up to 3% from September of this year
- Median list price per square foot is $129
Highest-Ranked Schools in the County
Elementary School
- River City Science Elementary Academy – Charter K-5
- John Stockton Elementary School – Public K-5
- Bartram Springs Elementary School – Public PK-5
- Duval Charter School at Flagler Center – Charter K-7
- Fishweir Elementary School – PK-5
Middle School
- Fruit Cove -Public 6-8
- Duval Virtual Academy Franchise – Public 6-12
- Julia Landon College Preparatory – Public 6-8
- James Weldon Johnson’s College Preparatory - Public 6-8
High School
- Paxon School - Public 9-12
- Stanton College Preparatory – Public 9–12
- Douglas Anderson School of the Art – Public 9-12
- Duval Charter High School at Baymeadows – Charter 9-12
Effective Agents can help you find the top-selling realtors®in Jacksonville that will be a perfect fit to match your family’s lifestyle with a top school in the same neighborhood.
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