Best Fort Walton Beach Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,134 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 score of 74% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Liza Jackson Preparatory School

Charter School

(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
:

10/

Top 5%

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1123 Hospital Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321

Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #22.

Okaloosa Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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Bottom 50%

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720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133

Gr: 3-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adolescent Substance Abuse (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090

Gr: 6-12

Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711

Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%

Choctawatchee Academy (Closed 2009)

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%

Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

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%

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 Success Academy (Closed 2009)

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%

Ocean City Elementary School (Closed 2009)

720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556

Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Okaloosa Blended School (Closed 2014)

1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889

Gr: K-8

Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310

W. E. Combs School (Closed 2010)

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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).