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Best Okaloosa County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,315 students in Okaloosa County, FL (there are , serving 32,426 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of private schools in Okaloosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 3,315
  • Average Tuition: $6,359
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Okaloosa County, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 3,315
  • Average Tuition: $6,359
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Okaloosa County, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Okaloosa County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Agathon University Academy Photo
Agathon University Academy
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5 Lane Drive Unit B
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32569
(970) 380-9814
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Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool Photo
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
535 Clifford Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-1414
(10)
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Map of Emerald Coast Christian School
Emerald Coast Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
119 Saint Mary Ave Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-1910
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Rocky Bayou Christian School Photo
Rocky Bayou Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
951 S. Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 729-7227
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Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville Photo
Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville
Gr: PK-12 | 900 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
2101 Partin Drive N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-7227
(5)
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
110 Robinwood Dr Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-8913
(2)
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Map of Beulah Christian Academy
Beulah Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
109 Mcgriff St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-1724
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Cinco Christain School Photo
Cinco Christain School
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
26 Yacht Club Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-7515
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Map of Emerald Coast Autism Center
Emerald Coast Autism Center
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
80 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 279-3000
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Map of First United Methodist School
First United Methodist School
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
103 1st St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-0431
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Map of Global Beacon School
Global Beacon School
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Montessori School
114 Jones Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 612-5901
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Map of Lakewood Christian School
Lakewood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
6250 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview,FL 32536, United States
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-1114
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Map of Montessori Learning Center
Montessori Learning Center
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
28 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW STE 2
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-1775
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Map of St. Paul Christian School
St. Paul Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students
Christian
1407 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-1298
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[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Okaloosa County, Florida

Okaloosa County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Adonai True Vine Academy
Adonai True Vine Academy
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Christian
Po Box 497
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 581-0300
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Map of Infinite Grace Autism Academy
Infinite Grace Autism Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students
Special Education School
419 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
17 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearOkaloosa County Total Schools
202517
202417
202314
202210
202111
202012
201910
201812
201712
201612
201515
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# Students
3,315 Students
481,428 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025193182179
2024193175172
2023164179174
2022182185185
2021167178180
2020153166171
2019168176175
2018142173172
2017151186180
2016149181178
2015125166167
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% Average Students of Color
26%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202526%47%34%
202426%47%34%
202327%46%33%
202223%45%33%
202123%45%32%
202023%45%32%
201919%42%31%
201819%42%31%
201719%37%32%
201619%39%32%
201518%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
286 Teachers
41,811 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202539%51%55%
202439%51%54%
202337%51%54%
202236%50%54%
202136%50%54%
202041%49%54%
201956%48%53%
201834%47%53%
201749%46%53%
201648%47%52%
201542%46%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025141615
2024131515
2023131515
2022131515
2021121515
2020131515
2019141515
2018141515
2017131515
2016131515
2015131515
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Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025191413
2024201412
2023171311
2022171311
2021171311
2020171211
2019131211
201891211
201791110
201691110
201591010
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Average SAT score
1131
(Out of 1600)
1190

SAT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025113111911233
2024113111901230
2023113111941228
2022113111931229
2021113111931229
2020113111851226
2019120211991226
2018120211941226
2017113011981233
2016155912581306
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025252526
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021252526
2020252525
2019252425
2018252425
2017242425
2016242425
2015252425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,359
$13,829

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$8,134$14,120$15,012
2024$5,724$11,299$13,254
2023$6,162$10,452$12,626
2022$5,994$9,929$12,187
2021$5,994$9,496$11,800
2020$5,994$8,947$11,512
2019$5,363$8,878$11,293
2018$5,288$8,498$11,017
2017$4,125$8,019$10,708
2016$4,117$7,729$10,356
2015$4,117$7,558$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$530
$580

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$260$595$1,152
2024$260$589$1,128
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202575%47%34%
202475%46%34%
202349%45%34%
202231%44%33%
202131%42%33%
202031%41%32%
201931%41%31%
201831%37%30%
201729%36%30%
201629%34%29%
201530%32%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,350
$6,294

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$6,350$6,131$7,073
2024$6,350$5,922$6,930
2023$4,575$5,401$6,469
2022$4,239$5,252$6,289
2021$4,239$4,799$6,055
2020$4,239$4,597$5,921
2019$4,239$4,489$5,795
2018$4,239$4,153$5,456
2017$4,239$4,108$5,319
2016$4,239$3,814$5,105
2015$3,190$6,007$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
83%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202569%80%81%
202483%84%85%
202388%85%85%
202288%85%85%
202188%86%85%
202088%86%85%
201988%87%85%
201888%87%85%
201788%87%85%
201688%87%85%
201588%87%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.620.730.65
20240.620.730.65
20230.640.730.65
20220.620.720.64
20210.620.720.64
20200.620.720.64
20190.590.710.63
20180.590.710.63
20170.510.690.61
20160.510.680.61
20150.550.680.61
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
159 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20258%19%9%
20248%20%9%
20238%19%9%
20228%18%8%
20217%18%9%
20207%18%9%
20195%18%8%
20186%18%8%
20176%16%8%
20166%16%8%
20155%16%8%
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# Black Students
130 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20256%12%7%
20246%12%7%
20236%11%8%
20225%11%7%
20215%11%7%
20205%12%8%
20195%10%7%
20185%10%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
1,127 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
53%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202554%39%52%
202454%39%52%
202344%39%52%
202249%41%54%
202151%42%54%
202052%42%54%
201955%43%56%
201855%44%56%
201766%47%58%
201666%47%58%
201561%48%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
619 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOkaloosa County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202528%27%26%
202428%26%26%
202340%27%25%
202237%27%25%
202134%26%25%
202033%25%24%
201933%26%24%
201832%25%23%
201722%26%22%
201622%25%22%
201528%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

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, St. Mary Catholic School, and Agathon University Academy.
How many private schools are located in Okaloosa County?
14 private schools are located in Okaloosa County.
How diverse are private schools in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Okaloosa County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Okaloosa County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Okaloosa County?
71% of private schools in Okaloosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Okaloosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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