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Patronis Elementary School

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Patronis Elementary School ranks 414 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

414^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Patronis Elementary School in Panama City Beach, FL, is a high-performing K-5 school serving 589 students in the Bay district, known for its consistent academic excellence and a notably lower rate of economic disadvantage compared to many nearby schools.

Patronis stands out for its rock-solid stability, earning a 4-star rating from Schooldigger every year for the past decade. This consistency is a key differentiator in a district where performance can swing wildly—for example, while Oscar Patterson Academy has struggled with a 0-star rating, Patronis has been a reliable beacon of success. Academically, the school significantly outperforms district and state averages across all subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, 80% of 3rd graders were proficient in math (compared to the district's 65%), and 77% of 4th graders excelled in English Language Arts (district: 58%). Only the magnet-like University Academy Sabl Inc (a 5-star school) posts higher scores, but Patronis is arguably the best traditional public elementary in the region.

Another major advantage is the school's lower chronic absenteeism rate of 28.4%, which is far better than the district average of 35.3% and dramatically lower than schools like Lucille Moore Elementary School (48.7%) or Oscar Patterson Academy (58.9%). This suggests a more engaged and stable student body. Additionally, Patronis is highly efficient with its resources, spending $10,141 per student—less than the district average and significantly less than lower-performing schools like Merriam Cherry Street Elementary ($14,360). While 5th grade math (70% proficiency) is a slight area for improvement, Patronis remains a top choice for families seeking a strong, stable, and well-managed elementary school in the Panama City Beach area.

589

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,141

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

(850) 767-5075

District: Bay

Students who attend Patronis Elementary School usually attend:

High:	J.R. Arnold High School
Alternative:	Surfside Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

9.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Bay

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

414^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 24Elementary Schools in the Bay

28^th of 70Bay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	78.6	414 of 2240	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.5	323 of 2258	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	449 of 2256	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	614 of 2240	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.9	462 of 2219	79.2%	★★★★☆
2021	83.9	330 of 2247	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.1	402 of 2182	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	87.2	228 of 2118	89.2%	★★★★☆
2017	78.8	409 of 2112	80.6%	★★★★☆
2016	82.3	334 of 2087	84.0%	★★★★☆
2014	79.5	374 of 2064	81.9%	★★★★☆
2013	85.8	220 of 2029	89.2%	★★★★☆
2012	84.3	254 of 1984	87.2%	★★★★☆
2011	87.5	172 of 1985	91.3%	★★★★★
2010	88.3	137 of 1919	92.9%	★★★★★
2009	86.1	192 of 1847	89.6%	★★★★☆
2008	87.1	162 of 1789	90.9%	★★★★★
2007	88.4	141 of 1786	92.1%	★★★★★
2006	84.4	223 of 1688	86.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science77%+17 vs state

Math74%+9 vs state

English Language Arts74%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Patronis Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Patronis Elementary School	Public	K-5	7400 Patronis Dr	Panama City Beach	32408	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5075	589	38	15.5	33.3%	414 (70.3%)	38 (6.5%)	67 (11.4%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	55 (9.3%)	78.6	414^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.5%		83.5	323^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	85.7%	91	68.0	77.0	76.0				80.0	72.0	70.0				77.0					$10,141	$714	$9,427
A. Gary Walsingham Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	44 Chip Seal Pkwy	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5475	470	28	16.7	40.2%	262 (55.7%)	79 (16.8%)	72 (15.3%)	11 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.9%)	39 (8.3%)	36.2	1498^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.1%		36.7	1458^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.4%	40	61.0	42.0	48.0				65.0	51.0	48.0				53.0					$11,607	$882	$10,725
Breakfast Point Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	601 N Richard Jackson Blvd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1190	1,089	70	15.5	38.4%	711 (65.3%)	124 (11.4%)	147 (13.5%)	30 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (6.8%)	65.2	750^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.5%		60.3	875^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.2%	125	60.0	62.0	67.0	70.0	71.0	78.0	70.0	68.0	72.0	67.0	75.0	67.0	77.0	72.0	95.0	100.0	87.0	$10,215	$792	$9,422
Lucille Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Michigan Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1428	543	37	14.6	67.8%	142 (26.2%)	158 (29.1%)	192 (35.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.7%)	7.6	2177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%		22.7	1830^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%	347	25.0	31.0	33.0				43.0	40.0	34.0				39.0					$12,885	$1,711	$11,174
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace	Public	PK, KG-5	2010 W 12th St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4595	55	12	4.5	74.5%	22 (40.0%)	20 (36.4%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (18.2%)	0.6	2228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.5%		1.4	2245^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.6%	17	21.0	0.0					21.0	0.0										$50,135	$6,694	$43,440
Hutchison Beach Elementary School	Public	K-5	12900 Middle Beach Rd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5195	573	34	16.8	43.3%	306 (53.4%)	111 (19.4%)	105 (18.3%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.6%)	63.3	803^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.2%		69.4	656^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.9%	147	65.0	68.0	75.0				71.0	57.0	58.0				74.0					$10,394	$1,090	$9,304
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	569	36	15.8	51.1%	285 (50.1%)	99 (17.4%)	114 (20.0%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (10.4%)	41.3	1366^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%		34.8	1500^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.6%	134	57.0	55.0	57.0				63.0	55.0	53.0				55.0					$11,170	$1,188	$9,983
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	321	19	16.8	54.5%	106 (33.0%)	89 (27.7%)	88 (27.4%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.0%)	44.3	1288^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.5%		41.6	1303^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	42.3%	15	51.0	72.0	63.0				69.0	56.0	53.0				41.0					$10,818	$1,746	$9,072
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	711	39	18.2	15.3%	559 (78.6%)	48 (6.8%)	46 (6.5%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.2%)	92.9	69^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%		95.2	41^st of 2258 public elementary schools	98.2%	28	89.0	86.0	75.0	92.0	82.0	92.0	93.0	94.0	93.0	100.0	100.0		77.0	87.0	93.0	100.0	99.0	$16,034	$636	$15,398
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1125 Cherry St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1480	343	27	12.7	64.1%	137 (39.9%)	126 (36.7%)	46 (13.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.0%)	17.2	1994^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%		34.7	1508^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.2%	486	53.0	39.0	36.0				57.0	50.0	35.0				24.0					$14,360	$1,498	$12,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Patronis Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Patronis Elementary School?

Students at Patronis Elementary School are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Patronis Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Patronis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : J.R. Arnold High School
Alternative : Surfside Middle School

Is Patronis Elementary School a good school?

Patronis Elementary School ranks 414^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Patronis Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 589 students attended Patronis Elementary School.

What district is Patronis Elementary School in?

Bay

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