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Best 32459 Florida Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,181 students in 32459, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32459, FL are Seaside Neighborhood School, Dune Lakes Elementary School and Van R. Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32459 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32459, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32459, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Dune Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6565 Us Highway 98 E
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5012
Gr: K-5 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Van R. Butler Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6694 W County Highway 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5040
Gr: K-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Emerald Coast Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4019 Us Highway 98e
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-5025
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 32459, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 32459, FL include Seaside Neighborhood School, Dune Lakes Elementary School and Van R. Butler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32459?
4 public elementary schools are located in 32459.
What is the racial composition of students in 32459?
32459 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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