For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,036 students in Valparaiso, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Valparaiso, FL are Okaloosa Stemm Center and Addie R. Lewis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valparaiso, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Valparaiso have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valparaiso, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Addie R. Lewis School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Mississippi Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Valparaiso, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
379 Edge Avenue
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valparaiso, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Valparaiso, FL include Okaloosa Stemm Center and Addie R. Lewis School.
How many public schools are located in Valparaiso?
2 public schools are located in Valparaiso.
What is the racial composition of students in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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