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Best 32503 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,098 students in 32503, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 883 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 32503, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32503, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 32503 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32503, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32503, FL Public Schools (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.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 595-6975
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
County Administrative Annex
Special Education School
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Tap Pk Babies
Alternative School
30 E Texar Dr, Rm 143
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 430-7439
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 32503, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32503, FL include Brown Barge Middle School, N. B. Cook Elementary School and West Florida High School/technical.
How many public schools are located in 32503?
13 public schools are located in 32503.
What percentage of students in 32503 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 32503 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32503?
32503 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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