For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,312 students in 32433, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32433, FL are Mossy Head School, Maude Saunders Elementary School and Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32433 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32433, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32433, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mossy Head School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Maude Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
416 John Baldwin Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1260
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1260
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
32433, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chautauqua Learn And Serve At The Arc Of Walton County Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32433, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32433, FL include Mossy Head School, Maude Saunders Elementary School and Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise).
How many public elementary schools are located in 32433?
3 public elementary schools are located in 32433.
What is the racial composition of students in 32433?
32433 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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