For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,896 students in 32561, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32561, FL are Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc and Gulf Breeze Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32561 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32561, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32561, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Via Deluna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Gulf Breeze Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 32561, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32561, FL include Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc and Gulf Breeze Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32561?
3 public elementary schools are located in 32561.
What is the racial composition of students in 32561?
32561 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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