For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 653 students in 32401, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 32401, FL are Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 and Palm Bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 32401 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 32401, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32401, FL Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Palm Bay Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Amikids Maritime Academy
Charter School
200 E. Beach Drive
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 919-2213
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 919-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Chautauqua Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1118 Magnolia Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-5056
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
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
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
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
608 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-3776
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4765
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
1025 Redwood Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4675
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 44%
520 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4575
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 32401, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 32401, FL include Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 and Palm Bay Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 32401?
4 public charter schools are located in 32401.
What is the racial composition of students in 32401?
32401 public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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