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Best Fort Walton Beach Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,283 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are Kenwood Elementary School, Elliott Point Elementary School and Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Fort Walton Beach have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Elliott Point Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Substance Abuse (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Gr: 6-12
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Choctawatchee Academy (Closed 2009)
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Exceptional Student Education (ina (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach Success Academy (Closed 2009)
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Ocean City Elementary School (Closed 2009)
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Okaloosa Blended School (Closed 2014)
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Gr: K-8
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
W. E. Combs School (Closed 2010)
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Kenwood Elementary School, Elliott Point Elementary School and Wright Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
5 public preschools are located in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fort Walton Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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