For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,413 students in Walton County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL are Dune Lakes Elementary School, Paxton School and Mossy Head School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Walton 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dune Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6565 Us Highway 98 E
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 916 students
Rank: #22.
Paxton School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21893 Us Highway 331 N
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Grades: PK-12
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Mossy Head School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Freeport Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15381 Us Highwayy 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1210
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1210
Grades: PK-4
| 968 students
Rank: #55.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Grades: PK
| 129 students
Walton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chautauqua Learn And Serve At The Arc Of Walton County Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Non-enrolled Prek Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Walton County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Grades: PK-5
| 9 students
Wlc Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL include Dune Lakes Elementary School, Paxton School and Mossy Head School.
How many public preschools are located in Walton County, FL?
6 public preschools are located in Walton County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County, FL?
Walton County, FL public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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