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Top 5 Best Okaloosa County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,275 students in Okaloosa County, FL (there are 51 public schools, serving 32,340 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Okaloosa County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Okaloosa County, FL include Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville and St. Mary Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
71% of private schools in Okaloosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Okaloosa County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Agathon University Academy
Agathon University Academy Photo
(Christian)
5 Lane Drive Unit B
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32569
(970) 380-9814
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool Photo - Pep Squad
(Baptist)
(6)
535 Clifford Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-1414
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Emerald Coast Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
119 Saint Mary Ave Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-1910
Grades: NS-4
| 12 students
Rocky Bayou Christian School
Rocky Bayou Christian School Photo
(Christian)
951 S. Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 729-7227
Grades: PK-12
| 750 students
Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville
Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville Photo
(Christian)
(5)
2101 Partin Drive N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-7227
Grades: PK-12
| 900 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
110 Robinwood Dr Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-8913
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Beulah Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
109 Mcgriff St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-1724
Grades: PK-K
| 116 students
Cinco Christain School
Cinco Christain School Photo - A trip to our state capitol helps reinforce the importance of Christians being involved citizens.
(Baptist)
26 Yacht Club Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-7515
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Emerald Coast Autism Center
Special Education School
80 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 279-3000
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
First United Methodist School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
103 1st St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-0431
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
Global Beacon School
Montessori School
114 Jones Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 612-5901
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Lakewood Christian School
(Christian)
6250 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview,FL 32536, United States
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-1114
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
28 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW STE 2
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-1775
Grades: PK-3
| 86 students
St. Paul Christian School
(Christian)
1407 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-1298
Grades: PK-4
| 97 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Okaloosa County, Florida

Okaloosa County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 497
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 581-0300
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
419 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Okaloosa County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Okaloosa County, FL include Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Okaloosa County, FL?
14 private schools are located in Okaloosa County, FL.
How diverse are private schools in Okaloosa County, FL?
Okaloosa County, FL private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Okaloosa County, FL go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Okaloosa County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Okaloosa County, FL?
71% of private schools in Okaloosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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