For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,443 students in Gulf Breeze, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 436 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Gulf Breeze, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%). Gulf Breeze has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL are Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc, Gulf Breeze Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Breeze, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gulf Breeze have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gulf Breeze, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Via Deluna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Gulf Breeze Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #44.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
East Bay K-8 School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2535 Elkhart Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 983-5000
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 983-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 948 students
Rank: #66.
Gulf Breeze High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Grades: 9-12
| 1,927 students
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Beach Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Woodlawn Way
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-4010
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-4010
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Gulf Breeze, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL include Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc, Gulf Breeze Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Middle School. Gulf Breeze has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public schools are located in Gulf Breeze, FL?
7 public schools are located in Gulf Breeze, FL.
What percentage of students in Gulf Breeze, FL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gulf Breeze, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Breeze, FL?
Gulf Breeze, FL public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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