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Best Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,046 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Santa Rosa Beach exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 403 Students
2. South Walton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students
3. Freeport Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
Best Middle Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
The top middle schools in Santa Rosa Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaloosa • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Emerald Coast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
3. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 928 Students
2. Van R. Butler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1013 Students
3. Freeport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 1123 Students
4. Les Petits Prep School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Les Petits Prep School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 9 Students
5. South Walton Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Walton Montessori Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
6. Compass Rose Academy Inc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compass Rose Academy Inc • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 60 Students
7. The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
4.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
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 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,046 students in total.
How do schools in Santa Rosa Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Santa Rosa Beach score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Santa Rosa Beach 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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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Santa Rosa Beach
5 of 5 schools in Santa Rosa Beach carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in Santa Rosa Beach. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.