For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,114 students in Okaloosa County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Okaloosa County, FL are Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Destin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okaloosa County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Okaloosa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Okaloosa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Destin High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4325 Commons Dr
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-1664
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-1664
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 2-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Okaloosa County 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 charter schools in Okaloosa County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Okaloosa County, FL include Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Destin High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Okaloosa County?
4 public charter schools are located in Okaloosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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