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Best Santa Rosa Beach Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,417 students in Santa Rosa Beach, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 257 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, 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.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Santa Rosa Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Dune Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6565 Us Highway 98 E
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Gr: K-5 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Van R. Butler Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6694 W County Highway 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5040
Gr: K-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
South Walton High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
645 Greenway Trl
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Emerald Coast Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4019 Us Highway 98e
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Bay School
118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5050
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL include Seaside Neighborhood School, Dune Lakes Elementary School and Van R. Butler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Rosa Beach?
6 public schools are located in Santa Rosa Beach.
What percentage of students in Santa Rosa Beach go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa Beach?
Santa Rosa Beach public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Rosa Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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