For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,032 students in Chipley, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chipley, 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.
Chipley, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Chipley 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 Public Preschools in Chipley, FL (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 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Chipley, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Florida Panhandle Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
757 Hoyt St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Washington Couty Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2652 Third Street
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Gr: PK-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chipley, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chipley, FL include Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) and Kate M. Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chipley?
2 public preschools are located in Chipley.
What is the racial composition of students in Chipley?
Chipley 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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