For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 21,492 students in Bay County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bay County, FL are University Academy Sabl Inc, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School and Bay Haven Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Academy Sabl Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1980 Discovery Loop
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0097
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0097
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: K-5
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Bay Haven Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Haven Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Tyndall Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 Tyndall Pkwy
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714
Grades: PK-8
| 800 students
Rank: #77.
Patronis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
Rising Leaders Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #99.
Palm Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Breakfast Point Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 N Richard Jackson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-1190
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-1190
Grades: PK-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #1111.
Surfside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1212.
Deane Bozeman School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13410 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1300
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: #1313.
Southport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1835 Bridge St
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1636
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1414.
Lynn Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W 9th St
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-1454
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-1454
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #1515.
Bay Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #1616.
Deer Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Highway 2321
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
West Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14813 School Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-1850
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-1850
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1919.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Northside Dr
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2020.
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 Middle Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-5195
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-5195
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #2121.
Tommy Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5044 Tommy Smith Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #2222.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-4460
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-4460
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #2323.
Mowat Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1903 W Highway 390
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-4040
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #2424.
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 E 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2525.
Jinks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #2626.
Waller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11332 E Highway 388
Youngstown, FL 32466
(850) 764-4341
Youngstown, FL 32466
(850) 764-4341
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2727.
Hiland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2507 E Baldwin Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #2828.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Grades: 6-12
| 117 students
Rank: #2929.
Merritt Brown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #3030.
Callaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #3131.
Lucille Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Michigan Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #3232.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #3333.
Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 S Highway 22 A
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-4570
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #3434.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Cherry St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #3535.
Rutherford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,337 students
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Bay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. D. Harris High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 E 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4590
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4590
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Bay County Sheriff's Boot Camp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
0456 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-733
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-733
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Bay County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01311 Balboa Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
C C Washington Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
924 Bay Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-5576
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-5576
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Central Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1250 W 17th St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 866-4148
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 866-4148
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
608 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
3016 Hwy 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Hope School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
11712 Van Doren Ln
Fountain, FL 32438
(850) 722-6117
Fountain, FL 32438
(850) 722-6117
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Newpoint Middle School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2355 St Andrews Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
1025 Redwood Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Panama City Marine Institute (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
200 E Beach Dr
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4715
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4715
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Shaw Adult Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162 Detroit Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4555
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
520 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Tapestry Park Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
410 Lyndell Lane
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 249-2144
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 249-2144
Grades: K-5
| 18 students
Tom P. Haney Technical College Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
3016 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-5500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-5500
Grades: 12
| 381 students
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What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bay County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bay County, FL include University Academy Sabl Inc, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School and Bay Haven Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bay County?
42 public elementary schools are located in Bay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay County?
Bay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bay County include: Surfside Middle School vs. Breakfast Point Academy, West Bay Elementary School vs. Hutchison Beach Elementary School, Parker Elementary School vs. Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
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