For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,831 students in Walton County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL are Paxton School, Mossy Head School and Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise). 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 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21893 Us Highway 331 N
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Gr: PK-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mossy Head School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
360 Kylea Laird Dr
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1221
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1221
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL include Paxton School, Mossy Head School and Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise).
How many public preschools are located in Walton County?
5 public preschools are located in Walton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County?
Walton County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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