For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 11,994 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 East Bay K-8 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 64% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Rosa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Santa Rosa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
East Bay K-8 School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2535 Elkhart Dr
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 750-0134
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 750-0134
Gr: PK-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Jay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13833 Alabama St
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 359-8230
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 359-8230
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Berryhill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5690
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5690
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Chumuckla Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2312 Highway 182
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 995-3690
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 995-3690
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Bennett C Russell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3740 Excalibur Way
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-7000
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Pea Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4775 School Ln
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3680
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5563 Byrom St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5670
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
East Milton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5156 Ward Basin Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5620
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Gr: PK-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Ese Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1313.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4512 Forsyth St
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5680
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
8019 Escola St
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6130
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6130
Gr: PK-2 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
4560 Pace Patriot Blvd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3660
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3660
Gr: PK-2 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Susan St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
3354 Wallace Lake Road
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 983-5000
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 983-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1955 Lowe Rd
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Gr: PK-2 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Santa Rosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Berryhill Complex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6751 Berryhill Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Blackwater Stop Camp School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2451 Stop Camp Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-0995
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Capstone Academy Milton Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5308 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 626-3091
Gr: PK-K
Ewes - E-ma-chamee Camp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3112 Friendship Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Milton, FL 32570
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 46%
1955 Lowe Road
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Gr: PK-2 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Milton Girls Juvenile Residential (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 689-7117
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Milton Youth Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
5770 E Milton Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Milton, FL 32583
(239) 261-2532
Gr: 5-12
11550 Munson Hwy
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 957-6130
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gr: PK-2
Santa Rosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
05086 Canal Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-501
5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 981-7860
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 35%
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 East Bay K-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Rosa County?
19 public preschools are located in Santa Rosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Santa Rosa County include: T. R. Jackson Prek Center vs. Bagdad Elementary School, Oriole Beach Elementary School vs. Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Gulf Breeze Elementary School vs. Oriole Beach Elementary School
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