Top 10 Best Santa Rosa County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 11,209 students in Santa Rosa County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL are Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Oriole Beach Elementary School and Chumuckla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Rosa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Santa Rosa County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #22.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Chumuckla Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2312 Highway 182
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 995-3690
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Jay Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13833 Alabama St
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 359-8230
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Berryhill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4900 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5690
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #66.
Bennett C Russell Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3740 Excalibur Way
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #77.
Pea Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4775 School Ln
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #88.
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5563 Byrom St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #99.
Central School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Grades: PK-12
| 670 students
Rank: #1010.
East Milton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5156 Ward Basin Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #1111.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4512 Forsyth St
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Ese Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Bay K-8 School
2535 Elkhart Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 983-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 948 students
Rank: n/an/a
8019 Escola St
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6130
Grades: PK-2
| 762 students
Rank: n/an/a
4560 Pace Patriot Blvd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3660
Grades: PK-2
| 790 students
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Susan St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Grades: PK
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tapp Child Care
6032 Hwy 90
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1955 Lowe Rd
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Grades: PK-2
| 748 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Rosa County, FL

Santa Rosa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Berryhill Complex (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6751 Berryhill Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
2451 Stop Camp Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Capstone Academy Milton Charter School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
5308 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
3112 Friendship Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
1955 Lowe Road
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Grades: PK-2
| 869 students
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
11550 Munson Hwy
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Grades: K-6
| 124 students
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
05086 Canal Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5330 Berryhill Road
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Grades: K-12
| 91 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Oriole Beach Elementary School and Chumuckla Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Rosa County, FL?
18 public preschools are located in Santa Rosa County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa County, FL?
Santa Rosa County, FL public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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