For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,092 students in 32548, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32548, FL are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Elliott Point Elementary School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32548, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Gr: 3-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Elliott Point Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 2-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3533
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 32548, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32548, FL include Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Elliott Point Elementary School and Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32548?
8 public elementary schools are located in 32548.
What is the racial composition of students in 32548?
32548 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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