Public schools in Pensacola, FL
60 open public schools with an address in Pensacola, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
60
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
29,758
60 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
6
3 magnet · 4 virtual
An overview of Pensacola public schools
The federal directory lists 60 public schools in Pensacola, FL: 30 elementary, 8 middle, 12 high, 10 combined or other. The 60 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 29,758 students, an average of 496 per school. The largest campus is Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and the largest elementary school is Beulah Elementary School (889).
Escambia operates the most schools here (59), and 2 regular districts have at least one Pensacola campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 3 magnet schools, 4 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 13 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 16 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pensacola
Elementary schools in Pensacola
30Middle schools in Pensacola
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellview Middle School Escambia | 06–08 | 719 | 16.7:1 | |
| Beulah Academy of Science Escambia · Charter | 06–08 | 318 | 16.7:1 | |
| Beulah Middle School Escambia | 06–08 | 1,070 | 21.4:1 | |
| Brown Barge Middle School Escambia · Magnet | 06–08 | 542 | 18.1:1 | |
| Ferry Pass Middle School Escambia | 06–08 | 897 | 18.7:1 | |
| J. H. Workman Middle School Escambia | 06–08 | 602 | 16.7:1 | |
| Jim C. Bailey Middle School Escambia | 06–08 | 948 | 16.9:1 | |
| Warrington Preparatory Academy Escambia · Charter | 06–08 | 559 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Pensacola
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Administrative Annex Escambia · Special Education School | 09–12 | 78 | — | |
| Escambia County Acceleration Academy Escambia · Alternative School | 08–12 | 205 | 41:1 | |
| Escambia High School Escambia | 09–12 | 1,634 | 21.5:1 | |
| Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. Escambia · Alternative School | 06–12 | 6 | 6:1 | |
| George Stone Technical College Escambia · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Pace Program Escambia · Alternative School | 06–12 | 57 | 8.1:1 | |
| Pensacola High School Escambia | 09–12 | 1,221 | 20:1 | |
| Pensacola State College Charter Academy Escambia · Charter | 09–12 | 112 | 28:1 | |
| Pine Forest High School Escambia | 09–12 | 1,604 | 19.6:1 | |
| Success Academy Escambia · Alternative School | 06–12 | 236 | 10.7:1 | |
| Washington Senior High School Escambia | 09–12 | 1,676 | 21.2:1 | |
| West Florida High School/Technical Escambia · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,322 | 20.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pensacola
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Academy of Escambia County Escambia · Alternative School | KG–12 | 260 | 11.8:1 | |
| Capstone Academy Escambia · Charter · Special Education School | PK–PK | 26 | 4.3:1 | |
| Escambia Juvenile Detention Escambia · Alternative School | 04–12 | 67 | 67:1 | |
| Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise Escambia · Virtual | KG–12 | 159 | 12.2:1 | |
| Escambia Virtual Instruction Program Escambia · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided) Escambia · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Escambia Westgate Center Escambia · Special Education School | PK–12 | 127 | 4.1:1 | |
| Hope Horizon at Judy Andrews Center Escambia · Special Education School | KG–12 | 30 | 3.3:1 | |
| Hospital & Homebound Escambia · Special Education School | PK–12 | 21 | — | |
| Tap PK Babies Escambia · Alternative School | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.2%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black38.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 56 Pensacola schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (29,758 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pensacola
How many public schools are in Pensacola, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 60 open public schools with a location address in Pensacola: 30 elementary, 8 middle, 12 high, 10 combined or other. Together they reported 29,758 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pensacola?
Schools with an address in Pensacola belong to 2 education agencies, led by Escambia (59 schools), Santa Rosa (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pensacola?
Washington Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pensacola, with 1,676 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pensacola?
Yes. 6 of the 60 public schools in Pensacola are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Beulah Academy of Science, Capstone Academy, Coastal Connections Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pensacola schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pensacola public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pensacola guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities