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Best Fort Walton Beach Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,134 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Okaloosa Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Walton Beach, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Fort Walton Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 Hospital Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 3-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Gr: 6-12
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Gr: K-8
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Okaloosa Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
2 public charter schools are located in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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