For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,875 students in 32561, FL.
The top ranked public schools in 32561, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 32561 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32561, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32561, FL Public Schools (2025)
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
| 104 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
| 880 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
| 914 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,977 students
32561, 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 32561, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32561, FL include Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc, Gulf Breeze Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32561?
4 public schools are located in 32561.
What is the racial composition of students in 32561?
32561 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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