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Best Defuniak Springs Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 751 students in Defuniak Springs, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Defuniak Springs, FL are Mossy Head School and Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defuniak Springs, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Defuniak Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Defuniak Springs, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mossy Head School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13270 Us Highway 90 W
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1290
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1111
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Defuniak Springs, Florida

Defuniak Springs, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1408 A Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-5013
Gr: 12 | 5 students
145 S Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-1161
Gr: PK
0145 Park Street, Suite #2
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-110
Gr: PK-5 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
286 Gene Hurley Rd
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 preschools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Defuniak Springs, FL include Mossy Head School and Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise).
How many public preschools are located in Defuniak Springs?
2 public preschools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Defuniak Springs?
Defuniak Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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