For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,288 students in 32501, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 432 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 32501, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 32501, FL is Pensacola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32501 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32501, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32501, FL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Escambia Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1800 Saint Mary Ave
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-8823
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-8823
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
32501, 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%
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32501, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32501, FL include Pensacola High School.
How many public schools are located in 32501?
2 public schools are located in 32501.
What percentage of students in 32501 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 32501 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32501?
32501 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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