For the 2026 school year, there are 2 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) 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 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
934 Tiger Loop
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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) 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
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