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Top 3 Best Fort Walton Beach Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,230 students in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
The top ranked private preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Emerald Coast Christian School, St. Mary Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
86% of private preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Fort Walton Beach Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool Photo - Pep Squad
(Baptist)
(8)
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
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
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
First United Methodist School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
103 1st St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-0431
Grades: PK-K
| 155 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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
419 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Fort Walton Beach, FL include Emerald Coast Christian School, St. Mary Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Fort Walton Beach?
7 private preschools are located in Fort Walton Beach.
How diverse are private preschools in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fort Walton Beach?
86% of private preschools in Fort Walton Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Fort Walton Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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