For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,032 students in 32428, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32428, FL are Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) and Kate M. Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
preschools in zipcode 32428 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32428, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32428, FL Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Tiger Loop
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 964 students
32428, Florida Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Florida Panhandle Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
757 Hoyt St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Washington Couty Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2652 Third Street
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 32428, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32428, FL include Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) and Kate M. Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32428?
2 public preschools are located in 32428.
What is the racial composition of students in 32428?
32428 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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