Best Elementary Schools in Pensacola Beach, FL

Summary:

Pensacola Beach, Florida is home to a single outstanding elementary school, Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc. This small school of just 122 students has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state of Escambia district and Florida, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from School Digger for the past three years.

Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 94% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 55% statewide and 53% in the Escambia district. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 to 1 and high per-student spending of $9,002 may contribute to its strong educational outcomes.

While Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc serves a predominantly white and affluent student population, with only 2.46% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's consistent high performance and potential for replicating its successful strategies could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region and beyond seeking to improve their academic achievements.

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	FAST English Language Arts (2024)	FAST Math (2024)	Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc	Public, Charter	K-5	900 Via Deluna Dr	Pensacola Beach	32561	Santa Rosa County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 934-4020	122	10	11.9	2.5%	109 (89.3%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	95.2	46^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.0%		91.2	140^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%	94	94.0	76.0	89.0	89.0	76.0	94.0	89.0	$9,002	$00	$9,002

Cities Near Pensacola Beach

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gulf Breeze	0.22 mi	6	29^th
Pensacola	6.29 mi	65	291^st
Navarre	9.57 mi	6	51^st
Milton	12.99 mi	22	236^th
Pace	15.66 mi	6	87^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc	Public, Charter	K-5	900 Via Deluna Dr	Pensacola Beach	32561	Santa Rosa County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 934-4020	122	10	11.9	2.5%	109 (89.3%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	95.2	46^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.0%		91.2	140^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%	94	94.0	76.0	89.0	89.0	76.0	94.0	89.0	$9,002	$00	$9,002