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Best Fort Walton Beach Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,263 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL (there are 15 public schools, serving 8,278 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, St. Mary Catholic School, and Emerald Coast Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
88% of private schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Fort Walton Beach Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agathon University Academy
Agathon University Academy Photo
(Christian)
5 Lane Drive Unit B
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32569
(970) 380-9814
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool Photo - Pep Squad
(Baptist)
(8)
535 Clifford Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-1414
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerald Coast Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
119 Saint Mary Ave Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-1910
Gr: NS-4 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
110 Robinwood Dr Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-8913
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3
Beulah Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
109 Mcgriff St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-1724
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
First United Methodist School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
103 1st St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-0431
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
28 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW STE 2
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-1775
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students Tuition listed
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
419 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, St. Mary Catholic School, and Emerald Coast Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
8 private schools are located in Fort Walton Beach.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Fort Walton Beach go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Fort Walton Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Walton Beach?
88% of private schools in Fort Walton Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fort Walton Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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