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Best Santa Rosa County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 11,994 students in Santa Rosa County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL are Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Oriole Beach Elementary School and East Bay K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Rosa 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 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Santa Rosa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
East Bay K-8 School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2535 Elkhart Dr
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 750-0134
Gr: PK-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Jay Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13833 Alabama St
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 359-8230
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Berryhill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5690
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Chumuckla Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2312 Highway 182
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 995-3690
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Bennett C Russell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3740 Excalibur Way
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Pea Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4775 School Ln
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5563 Byrom St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
East Milton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5156 Ward Basin Rd
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6180 Central School Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5640
Gr: PK-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4512 Forsyth St
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 983-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Holley-navarre Primary
8019 Escola St
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6130
Gr: PK-2 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
S. S. Dixon Primary School
4560 Pace Patriot Blvd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-3660
Gr: PK-2 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
T. R. Jackson Prek Center
4950 Susan St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5720
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Tapp Child Care
6032 Hwy 90, Bld 9040
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5052
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Lake K-8
3354 Wallace Lake Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 783-9653
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
West Navarre Primary School
1955 Lowe Rd
Navarre, FL 32566
(850) 936-6000
Gr: PK-2 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Oriole Beach Elementary School and East Bay K-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Rosa County?
19 public preschools are located in Santa Rosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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