For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,258 students in 32404, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in 32404, FL are North Bay Haven Career Academy, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School and North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32404 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32404, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32404, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0205
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0205
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Deer Point Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Highway 2321
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Tommy Smith Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Tommy Smith Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Merritt Brown Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
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
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32404, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32404, FL include North Bay Haven Career Academy, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School and North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32404?
8 public schools are located in 32404.
What is the racial composition of students in 32404?
32404 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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