For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,702 students in 32536, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 189 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 32536, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32536, FL are Antioch Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Davidson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32536 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32536, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32536, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6261 Old Bethel Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Crestview High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Emerald Coast Career Institute N
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5535
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5535
Gr: 4-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Gr: K-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 291:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Richbourg School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7229
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7229
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
32536, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32536, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32536, FL include Antioch Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Davidson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32536?
8 public schools are located in 32536.
What percentage of students in 32536 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 32536 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32536?
32536 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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