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Top 10 Best Defuniak Springs Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,018 students in Defuniak Springs, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Defuniak Springs, FL are Mossy Head School, West Defuniak Elementary School and Walton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defuniak Springs, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Defuniak Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Defuniak Springs, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mossy Head School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
West Defuniak Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 Lincoln Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1250
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 Bruce Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1281
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Maude Saunders Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
416 John Baldwin Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1260
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Walton Virtual School Wcsd
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #66.
Walton Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Walton Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4656
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #88.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Grades: 5-12
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walton County Jail Program
Alternative School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Defuniak Springs, Florida

Defuniak Springs, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Grades: 12
| 5 students
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Grades: PK
| n/a students
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Grades: PK-5
| 9 students
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Defuniak Springs, FL include Mossy Head School, West Defuniak Elementary School and Walton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Defuniak Springs?
11 public elementary schools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Defuniak Springs?
Defuniak Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Defuniak Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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