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Oceanway Elementary School

Jacksonville, FL 32218

Phone: (904) 696-8762
Fax: (904) 696-8788
District: Duval

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public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 711 students

Oceanway Elementary School, a public school located in Jacksonville, FL, serves grades PK-5 in the Duval County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Oceanway Elementary School is a public school located in Jacksonville, FL. 711 students attend Oceanway Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education.
Student Growth	9/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education.

Posted: February 10, 2026

As a parent with a child currently enrolled at this school, I am sharing my honest experience based on having to interact with the staff on a regular basis.

While there are a few positive exceptionsparticularly the front office staff, who have consistently been kind and helpfulmy overall experience has been very disappointing. Unfortunately, the majority of my interactions with staff have felt unprofessional and, at times, disrespectful.

The new principal, Ms. Simpson, has been especially discouraging to deal with. In my experience, she is noticeably unapproachable and often walks past parents without acknowledging them. I have never encountered a school administrator who made parents feel as unwelcome as this. There also appears to be very limited effort to build meaningful relationships with all families. Some parents seem to receive attention and engagement, while others feel overlooked, which creates the impression of unequal treatment.

Parent involvement and communication are extremely limited. It is difficult to stay informed about what is happening at the school, and communication with teachers is often inconsistent and challenging.

It is also deeply concerning that, on more than one occasion, teachers have spoken negatively about parents in front of students. No child should have to hear their parent being criticized or discussed in a negative manner while at school. This is not appropriate in a learning environment and undermines the trust and emotional safety students deserve.

My greatest concern, however, is academic support. Many students who need additional help do not appear to be receiving the level of support they need. A significant number of children are falling behind academically, and this has become alarming as a parent. Because of these ongoing issues, I am seriously considering homeschooling my son.

Given these concerns, it is difficult to understand how this school maintains an A rating. The difference in leadership compared to the previous principal is very noticeable. The prior administration created a more welcoming, supportive, and collaborative environment for families, while the current climate feels disconnected and discouraging.

Overall, I hope the district takes a closer look at the schools leadership, communication practices, and academic support systems, as many families deserve a more inclusive and supportive school experience.

Posted: April 2, 2019

Principal called me right away when I had an issue to discuss. Handled it perfectly. Teachers have been phenomenal and lots of opportunity to get involved.

Posted: April 2, 2019