For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,591 students in Gulf Breeze, FL (there are , serving 762 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Gulf Breeze, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%). Gulf Breeze has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL are Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc, Gulf Breeze Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf Breeze, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gulf Breeze have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gulf Breeze, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Via Deluna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-5185
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #33.
Gulf Breeze Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #44.
Oriole Beach Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #55.
Gulf Breeze High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 916-4165
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Rank: #66.
Woodlawn Beach Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Woodlawn Way
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-4010
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 934-4010
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Gulf Breeze, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850) 934-4020
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL include Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc, Gulf Breeze Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Middle School. Gulf Breeze has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public schools are located in Gulf Breeze?
6 public schools are located in Gulf Breeze.
What percentage of students in Gulf Breeze go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Gulf Breeze are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf Breeze?
Gulf Breeze public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gulf Breeze are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gulf Breeze include: Oriole Beach Elementary School vs. Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Gulf Breeze Elementary School vs. Oriole Beach Elementary School, Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc vs. Gulf Breeze Elementary School
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