For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 170 students in Defuniak Springs, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in Defuniak Springs, FL is Walton Academy Inc.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defuniak Springs, FL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Defuniak Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Defuniak Springs, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Gr: 5-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Defuniak Springs, Florida 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 charter schools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Defuniak Springs, FL include Walton Academy Inc..
How many public charter schools are located in Defuniak Springs?
1 public charter schools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Defuniak Springs?
Defuniak Springs public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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