Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Walton Academy
About the School
- South Walton Academy in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, serves 46 students in grades K–8 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 12 total teachers supporting individualized instruction.
- Approximately 17% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
- South Walton Academy offers a regular elementary and secondary program without religious affiliation.
- The school is located in a midsize suburb near Miramar Beach and is among smaller private schools in the area by enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Walton Academy often compared to?
South Walton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like South Walton Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for South Walton Academy?
The application deadline for South Walton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: South Walton Academy vs. South Walton Montessori Academy
The nearest high school to South Walton Academy is Westonwood Ranch (10.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gateway Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ohana Day School at Grand Boulevard (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
495 Grand Boulevard J98
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 608-2081
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Christian
122 Poinciana Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 654-9095
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Montessori School (Episcopal)
480 N County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-9771
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Spires Ln Unit 12a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 502-0052
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 1-5 | 9 students
7 Town Center Loop Unit C15
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 291-7197
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
Po Box 394
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 880-2220
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 900 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
2101 Partin Drive N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-7227
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
80 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 279-3000
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 203 students
Extracurriculars: 16
12805 US Highway 98E
Inlet Beach, FL 32461
(850) 231-1140
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
535 Clifford Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-1414
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Christian
122 Poinciana Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 654-9095
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 1-5 | 9 students
7 Town Center Loop Unit C15
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 291-7197
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
2060 S County Highway 83
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 855-8792
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
Po Box 394
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 880-2220
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
Montessori School
75 Bay Grove Blvd
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 835-7050
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
495 Grand Boulevard J98
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 608-2081
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Christian
122 Poinciana Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 654-9095
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Montessori School (Episcopal)
480 N County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-9771
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
56 Spires Ln Unit 12a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 502-0052
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
2060 S County Highway 83
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 855-8792
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
8418.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
8418.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
8419 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Special Education School
101a Business Center Dr
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 863-4160
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 863-4160
8419.1 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
8419.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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