For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,468 students in 32459, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 188 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 32459, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32459, FL are Seaside Neighborhood School, Dune Lakes Elementary School and Van R. Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32459 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32459, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32459, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Gr: 5-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Dune Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6565 Us Highway 98 E
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Gr: K-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Van R. Butler Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6694 W County Highway 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5040
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5040
Gr: K-5 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
South Walton High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Greenway Trl
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Emerald Coast Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4019 Us Highway 98e
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32459, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32459, FL include Seaside Neighborhood School, Dune Lakes Elementary School and Van R. Butler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32459?
6 public schools are located in 32459.
What percentage of students in 32459 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 32459 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32459?
32459 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.