For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,471 students in Chipley, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chipley, FL are Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Kate M. Smith Elementary School and Roulhac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chipley, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chipley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chipley, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Tiger Loop
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 964 students
Rank: #33.
Roulhac Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Institute For Specialized Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 2nd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6020
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6020
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
753 West Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students
Chipley, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Florida Panhandle Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
757 Hoyt St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Washington Couty Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2652 Third Street
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chipley, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chipley, FL include Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Kate M. Smith Elementary School and Roulhac Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chipley?
6 public elementary schools are located in Chipley.
What is the racial composition of students in Chipley?
Chipley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chipley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chipley include: Washington Virtual Franchise vs. Roulhac Middle School
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