For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 170 students in 32435, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in 32435, FL is Walton Academy Inc.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 32435 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 32435, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32435, FL Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton Academy Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3999
Gr: 5-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
32435, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Non-enrolled Prek Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Gr: PK
Walton County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Gr: PK-5 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Wlc Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-8580
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 32435, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 32435, FL include Walton Academy Inc..
How many public charter schools are located in 32435?
1 public charter schools are located in 32435.
What is the racial composition of students in 32435?
32435 public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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