Top 5 Best Walton County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,742 students in Walton County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL are Mossy Head School, Paxton School and Freeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Walton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Walton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mossy Head School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Paxton School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21893 Us Highway 331 N
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Grades: PK-12
| 819 students
Rank: #33.
Freeport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15381 Us Highwayy 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1210
Grades: PK-4
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bay School
Magnet School
118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Grades: PK
| 146 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Walton County, FL

Walton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Grades: 12
| 5 students
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Grades: PK
| n/a students
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Grades: PK-5
| 9 students
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL include Mossy Head School, Paxton School and Freeport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walton County?
5 public preschools are located in Walton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walton County?
Walton County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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