Top 10 Best Fort Walton Beach Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,110 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Kenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Walton Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Fort Walton Beach, FL Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Grades: 3-8
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 84% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
546 Mary Esther Blvd Ste 1
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3321
Grades: K-8
| 969 students
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Wright Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Elliott Point Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #99.
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1010.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Grades: 4-12
| 167 students
Rank: #1111.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Avenue Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9120 Lowery Place, Se
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
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Kenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
12 public elementary schools are located in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
Fort Walton Beach, FL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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