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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Okaloosa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 32,426 students in Okaloosa County, FL (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,266 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Okaloosa County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Okaloosa County, FL are Okaloosa Stemm Center, Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College and Northwest Florida Ballet Academie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okaloosa County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Okaloosa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Okaloosa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Gr: 3-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4545 Range Rd
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
James E Plew Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Pine Ave
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Eglin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Gaffney Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Gr: 6-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Destin Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4608 Legendary Marina Dr
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-7655
Gr: 5-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Niceville Senior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Destin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
630 Kelly St
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-4360
Gr: PK-4 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Florosa Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 W Highway 98
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-4381
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Addie R. Lewis School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
281 Mississippi Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6261 Old Bethel Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Shoal River Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7229
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Gr: PK-5 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Baker School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1369 14th St
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Gr: PK-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2222.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Destin High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4325 Commons Dr
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-1664
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2988 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
Mary Esther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-3371
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Laurel Hill School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8078 4th St
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2727.
Fort Walton Beach High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
W. C. Pryor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3613
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
Shalimar Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Joe Martin Cir
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4339
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
Elliott Point Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3131.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3232.
Clifford Meigs Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Richbourg Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
Okaloosa Regional Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
Crestview High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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How many public schools are located in Okaloosa County?
51 public schools are located in Okaloosa County.
What percentage of students in Okaloosa County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Okaloosa County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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