Best High Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

High schools
2
Students
1,638
Avg actual
82%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Santa Rosa Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Seaside Neighborhood School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 403 Students

2. South Walton High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students

Best Middle Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Middle schools
2
Students
1,714
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Santa Rosa Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Emerald Coast Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

2. Destin Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,314
Avg actual
69%
Avg projected
64%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Santa Rosa Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Dune Lakes Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 928 Students

2. Van R. Butler Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1013 Students

3. Compass Rose Academy Inc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Compass Rose Academy Inc • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 60 Students

4. South Walton Montessori Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Walton Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students

5. Les Petits Prep School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Les Petits Prep School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 9 Students

6. The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 80 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Santa Rosa Beach, FL has a total population of 19,104 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

5,666

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

4.92 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

3.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,168 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Santa Rosa Beach, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

How many schools are in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,666 students in total.

How do schools in Santa Rosa Beach perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Santa Rosa Beach score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Santa Rosa Beach greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Santa Rosa Beach?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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