Cinco Christain School Photo - Cinco students show their class spirit at our annual field day celebration.

Top 5 Best Okaloosa County Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 3,171 students in Okaloosa County, FL.
The top ranked private preschools in Okaloosa County, FL include Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville and St. Mary Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
79% of private preschools in Okaloosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Okaloosa County Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool Photo - Pep Squad
(Baptist)
(6)
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
Rocky Bayou Christian School
Rocky Bayou Christian School Photo
(Christian)
951 S. Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 729-7227
Grades: PK-12
| 750 students
Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville
Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville Photo
(Christian)
(5)
2101 Partin Drive N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-7227
Grades: PK-12
| 900 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
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
Emerald Coast Autism Center
Special Education School
80 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 279-3000
Grades: PK-12
| 57 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
Lakewood Christian School
(Christian)
6250 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview,FL 32536, United States
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-1114
Grades: PK-12
| 91 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
St. Paul Christian School
(Christian)
1407 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-1298
Grades: PK-4
| 97 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Okaloosa County, Florida

Okaloosa County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 497
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 581-0300
Grades: K-12
| 64 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 Okaloosa County, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Okaloosa County, FL include Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool, Rocky Bayou Christian School - Niceville and St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Okaloosa County, FL?
12 private preschools are located in Okaloosa County, FL.
How diverse are private preschools in Okaloosa County, FL?
Okaloosa County, FL private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Okaloosa County, FL?
79% of private preschools in Okaloosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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