For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 157 students in 32548, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in 32548, FL is Okaloosa Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 32548 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 32548, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32548, FL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Grades: 3-12
| 157 students
32548, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Grades: 4-8
| 42 students
Exceptional Student Education (ina (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 32548, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 32548, FL include Okaloosa Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 32548?
1 public charter schools are located in 32548.
What is the racial composition of students in 32548?
32548 public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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