For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public schools serving 30,188 students in Pensacola, FL (there are 36 private schools, serving 7,312 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Pensacola, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pensacola, FL are Brown Barge Middle School, N. B. Cook Elementary School and West Florida High School/technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pensacola, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pensacola have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pensacola, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Barge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Hancock Ln
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
N. B. Cook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 N 12th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6826
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
West Florida High School/technical
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 E Burgess Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 876-7300
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 876-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Cordova Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 Semur Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6830
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6830
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
A. K. Suter Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Pickens Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6810
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Pine Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10001 Omar Ave
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5630
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10789 Sorrento Rd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-0233
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-0233
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Hellen Caro Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12551 Meadson Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-0531
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 941-6105
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 941-6105
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10200 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5703
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5703
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Blue Angels Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1551 Dog Track Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 457-6356
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 457-6356
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3801 Cherry Laurel Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5635
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5635
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6201 Helms Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6180
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6180
Gr: K-5 | 952 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Beulah Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8633 Beulah Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 944-2822
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 944-2822
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Escambia Boys' Base
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Roberts Ave
Pensacola, FL 32511
(850) 453-7521
Pensacola, FL 32511
(850) 453-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 E Ten Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5625
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Hospital & Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2020.
Navy Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1321 Patton Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7415
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7415
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Ferry Pass Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8310 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5605
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5605
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Longleaf Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6110
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Escambia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Jim C. Bailey Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4110 Bauer Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-6136
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Cherokee Trl
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7421
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7421
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Ferry Pass Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Yancey Ave
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5650
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 959 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Pensacola High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Maxwell St
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-1500
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,205 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4820 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6800
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Reinhardt Holm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5610
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 W Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 316-3800
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 316-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3232.
Washington Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6000 College Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 475-5257
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 475-5257
Gr: 9-12 | 1,691 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Coastal Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 N Palafox Street Pensacola
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 359-1545
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 359-1545
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
West Pensacola Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 49th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7470
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3535.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Kershaw St
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5620
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Pensacola, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1201 N H St
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 435-0511
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 435-0511
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2315 West Jackson St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-1535
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-1535
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Amikids (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3685 Muldoon Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 453-1910
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 453-1910
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
201 Hancock Lane
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
3700 W Avery Street
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6860
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6860
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
E Seal Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
216 Hawthorn Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7463
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7463
Gr: 9-12
100 Boeing St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7400
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5443
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5443
Gr: K-12
110 East Broad Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32523
(813) 480-0701
Pensacola, FL 32523
(813) 480-0701
115 South East St
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-6950
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1805 North 6th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 435-3263
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 435-3263
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Lakeview Dropout Prevention (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1221 W Lakeview Ave
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 469-4996
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 469-4996
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
1403 W Saint Joseph Ave
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-6910
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-6910
Gr: PK | 121 students Minority enrollment: 91%
8190 Pensacola Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 308-5312
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 308-5312
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
8190 Pensacola Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 215-0770
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
O.a.s.i.s High School Preparatory Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
150 E Burgess Rd
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 494-7230
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 494-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Pace Center For Girls (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1201 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
2005 North 6th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6875
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
150 E Burgess Road
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-7140
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
3420 W Pinestead Road
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 494-5660
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 494-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
150 E Burgess Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-7140
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-7140
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pensacola, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Pensacola, FL include Brown Barge Middle School, N. B. Cook Elementary School and West Florida High School/technical.
How many public schools are located in Pensacola?
61 public schools are located in Pensacola.
What percentage of students in Pensacola go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Pensacola are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pensacola?
Pensacola public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pensacola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pensacola include: Ferry Pass Middle School vs. J. H. Workman Middle School, Beulah Middle School vs. Beulah Academy Of Science, Reinhardt Holm Elementary School vs. Scenic Heights Elementary School
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