For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,540 students in 32547, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 266 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 32547, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32547, FL are Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Kenwood Elementary School and W. C. Pryor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32547 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32547, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32547, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Okaloosa Technical College
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32547, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32547, FL include Liza Jackson Preparatory School, Kenwood Elementary School and W. C. Pryor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32547?
6 public schools are located in 32547.
What percentage of students in 32547 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 32547 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32547?
32547 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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