Best Fort Walton Beach Public Charter Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,092 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Okaloosa Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Fort Walton Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 2-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Gr: 6-12
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Gr: K-8
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Okaloosa Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
2 public charter schools are located in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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