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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Pensacola Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 59 public schools serving 29,758 students in Pensacola, FL (there are 31 private schools, serving 5,442 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Pensacola, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pensacola, FL are Brown Barge Middle School, N. B. Cook Elementary School and West Florida High School/technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pensacola, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pensacola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pensacola, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Barge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Hancock Ln
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
N. B. Cook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1310 N 12th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6826
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
West Florida High School/technical
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 E Burgess Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 876-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Cordova Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 Semur Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6830
Gr: K-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
A. K. Suter Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Pickens Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6810
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Pine Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10001 Omar Ave
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10789 Sorrento Rd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-0233
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Hellen Caro Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12551 Meadson Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-0531
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10200 Ashton Brosnaham Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5703
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Blue Angels Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1551 Dog Track Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 457-6356
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3801 Cherry Laurel Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5635
Gr: K-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6201 Helms Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Beulah Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8633 Beulah Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 944-2822
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 E Ten Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Hospital & Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1818.
Navy Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 Patton Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7415
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Ferry Pass Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8310 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5605
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Longleaf Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Escambia Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 469-5457
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2323.
Jim C. Bailey Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4110 Bauer Rd
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 492-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2424.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Cherokee Trl
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7421
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Ferry Pass Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8355 Yancey Ave
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Pensacola High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Maxwell St
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 595-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2727.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4820 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Reinhardt Holm Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Lanier Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 494-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 W Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 316-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
Washington Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 College Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 475-5257
Gr: 9-12 | 1,676 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Coastal Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
186 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 359-1545
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
West Pensacola Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 49th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7470
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Kershaw St
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 494-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3434.
Myrtle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6115 Lillian Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 453-7410
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3535.
C. A. Weis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 N Q St
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 595-6888
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pensacola, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pensacola, FL include Brown Barge Middle School, N. B. Cook Elementary School and West Florida High School/technical.
How many public schools are located in Pensacola?
60 public schools are located in Pensacola.
What percentage of students in Pensacola go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Pensacola are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pensacola?
Pensacola public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pensacola are often viewed compared to one another?

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