For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,636 students in Washington County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, FL are Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Kate M. Smith Elementary School and Vernon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (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
Rank: #33.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Washington County 九游体育s (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
The Vernon Place High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3242 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-1264
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-1264
Grades: 7-12
| 39 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 Washington County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, FL include Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Kate M. Smith Elementary School and Vernon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
3 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Vernon Elementary School vs. Kate M. Smith Elementary School, Kate M. Smith Elementary School vs. Vernon Elementary School
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