Best Panama City Beach Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,871 students in Panama City Beach, FL.

The top ranked public schools in Panama City Beach, FL are Breakfast Point Academy, Surfside Middle School and West Bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Panama City Beach, FL public schools have an score of 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Panama City Beach have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Panama City Beach, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Breakfast Point Academy

(Math: 71% | Reading: 57%)
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601 N Richard Jackson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-1190

Gr: PK-8 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Surfside Middle School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
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300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180

Gr: PK-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #33.

West Bay Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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14813 School Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-1850

Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #44.

J.r. Arnold High School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
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550 N Alf Coleman Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-3700

Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #55.

Hutchison Beach Elementary School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
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12900 Middle Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-5195

Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: n/an/a

A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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44 Chip Seal Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-5475

Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Tapestry Park Charter School (Closed 2007)

Charter School

410 Lyndell Lane
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 249-2144

Gr: K-5 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Panama City Beach, FL?

The top ranked public schools in Panama City Beach, FL include Breakfast Point Academy, Surfside Middle School and West Bay Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Panama City Beach?

6 public schools are located in Panama City Beach.

What is the racial composition of students in Panama City Beach?

Panama City Beach public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Panama City Beach are often viewed compared to one another?