Okaloosa County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,315 students in Okaloosa County, FL (there are 51 public schools, 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Okaloosa County Private Schools (2026-27)

Agathon University Academy Photo
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
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool Photo
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)
Map of 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
Rocky Bayou Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
951 S. Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 729-7227
Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville Photo
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)
Map of 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)
Map of Beulah Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
109 Mcgriff St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-1724
Cinco Christain School Photo
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
Map of Emerald Coast Autism Center
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
80 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 279-3000
Map of First United Methodist School
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
103 1st St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-0431
Map of Global Beacon School
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Montessori School
114 Jones Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 612-5901
Map of 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
Map of 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
Map of 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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Okaloosa County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
17 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 5 in Okaloosa County, rising from 12 in 2016 to 17 in 2025.
# Students
3,315 Students
480,518 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students per private school up 44 in Okaloosa County, rising from 149 in 2016 to 193 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
26%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
286 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
52%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1131
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,359
$12,529
Tuition up 86 dollars in Okaloosa County, from $5,638 in 2020 to $5,724 in 2025, while Florida rose from $9,958 to $11,821.
Average Summer Program Cost
$530
$636
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,350
$6,491
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
65 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
159 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
130 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,127 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
53%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
619 Students
130,272 Students
% of Others Students
29%
28%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race students fell 12 points in Okaloosa County, from 40% in 2023 to 28% in 2025.
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 St. Mary Catholic School, Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, and Emerald Coast Christian School.
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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