Best Okaloosa County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 3,014 students in Okaloosa County, FL.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is same as the Florida private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private elementary schools in Okaloosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Okaloosa County Private Elementary 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)
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 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 Elementary 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
14 Schools
# Students
3,014 Students
415,555 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
273 Teachers
37,493 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1131
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,359
$12,451
Average Summer Program Cost
$530
$566
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,350
$6,511
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,104 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
11,789 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
153 Students
76,989 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
97 Students
49,813 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
1,091 Students
164,374 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,144 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
394 Students
105,613 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
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 elementary schools in Okaloosa County, FL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Okaloosa County, FL include Emerald Coast Christian School, St. Mary Catholic School, and Agathon University Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Okaloosa County?
12 private elementary schools are located in Okaloosa County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County private elementary schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Okaloosa County?
71% of private elementary schools in Okaloosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Okaloosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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