Top 10 Best Panama City Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 17,491 students in Panama City, FL (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,242 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Panama City, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Panama City, FL are University Academy Sabl Inc, North Bay Haven Career Academy and Rising Leaders Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panama City, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Panama City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Panama City, FL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Academy Sabl Inc
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1980 Discovery Loop
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0097
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0097
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rising Leaders Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tyndall Academy
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 Tyndall Pkwy
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Haven Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Patronis Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #77.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #99.
Bay Haven Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1010.
Deane Bozeman School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13410 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1300
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,410 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Bay Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1212.
Southport Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1835 Bridge St
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1636
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1313.
Bay Virtual Franchise
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Grades: K-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1414.
Deer Point Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Highway 2321
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1515.
Tommy Smith Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5044 Tommy Smith Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1616.
Northside Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Northside Dr
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1717.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1818.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
Rank: #1919.
Jinks Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #2020.
Callaway Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2121.
Hiland Park Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2507 E Baldwin Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #2222.
Merritt Brown Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #2323.
Bay High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4600
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #2424.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #2525.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Cherry St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #2626.
Parker Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 S Highway 22 A
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-4570
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #2727.
Lucille Moore Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Michigan Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2828.
Rutherford High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #2929.
Margaret K. Lewis In Millville
Special Education School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Rank: #3030.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2826 E 15th St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #3131.
Central High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W. 17th St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #3232.
New Horizons Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Minnesota Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1110
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1110
Grades: 6-12
| 117 students
Rank: #3333.
Rosenwald High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
924 Bay Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4580
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4580
Grades: 6-12
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amikids Maritime Academy
Charter School
200 E. Beach Drive
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 919-2213
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 919-2213
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
450 E 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
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Panama City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. D. Harris High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 E 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4590
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4590
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Bay County Sheriff's Boot Camp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
0456 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-733
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-733
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Bay County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01311 Balboa Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
C C Washington Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
924 Bay Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-5576
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-5576
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
608 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
3016 Hwy 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Newpoint Middle School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2355 St Andrews Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
1025 Redwood Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Panama City Marine Institute (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 E Beach Dr
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4715
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4715
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Shaw Adult Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162 Detroit Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4555
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
520 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Tom P. Haney Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
3016 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-5500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-5500
Grades: 12
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Panama City, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Panama City, FL are University Academy Sabl Inc, North Bay Haven Career Academy and Rising Leaders Academy.
How many public schools are located in Panama City, FL?
40 public schools are located in Panama City, FL.
What percentage of students in Panama City, FL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Panama City, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Panama City, FL?
Panama City, FL minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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