For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,875 students in 32561, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in 32561, FL are Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc and Gulf Breeze Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32561 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32561, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32561, FL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gr: PK-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Via Deluna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Gulf Breeze Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Gulf Breeze High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gr: 9-12 | 1,977 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
32561, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32561, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32561, FL include Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc and Gulf Breeze Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32561?
4 public schools are located in 32561.
What is the racial composition of students in 32561?
32561 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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