For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 974 students in Pensacola, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pensacola, FL are Beulah Academy Of Science, Coastal Connections Academy and Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pensacola, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Pensacola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pensacola, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beulah Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8633 Beulah Rd
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 944-2822
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 944-2822
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Coastal Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 359-1545
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 359-1545
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8190 Pensacola Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 432-2273
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 432-2273
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Capstone Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
4901 W Fairfield Dr
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Pensacola State Charter Academy
Charter School
5555 W Highway 98
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 484-2366
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 484-2366
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pensacola, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pensacola, FL include Beulah Academy Of Science, Coastal Connections Academy and Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pensacola?
5 public charter schools are located in Pensacola.
What is the racial composition of students in Pensacola?
Pensacola public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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