For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,831 students in Walton County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL are Paxton School, Mossy Head 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 65% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Walton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21893 Us Highway 331 N
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Paxton, FL 32538
(850) 892-1230
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mossy Head School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Freeport Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15381 Us Highway 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1210
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1210
Gr: PK-4 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Walton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chautauqua Learn And Serve At The Arc Of Walton County Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Non-enrolled Prek Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Gr: PK
Walton County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Gr: PK-5 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Wlc Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walton County, FL include Paxton School, Mossy Head 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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