For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,906 students in 32548, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 933 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 32548, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in 32548, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Fort Walton Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32548, FL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Grades: 3-8
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
546 Mary Esther Blvd Ste 1
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3321
Grades: K-8
| 969 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #44.
Elliott Point Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #77.
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Rank: #99.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Grades: 4-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Avenue Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
32548, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
Exceptional Student Education (ina (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32548, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32548, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Fort Walton Beach High School.
How many public schools are located in 32548, FL?
10 public schools are located in 32548, FL.
What percentage of students in 32548, FL go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 32548, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32548, FL?
32548, FL public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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