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Best Okaloosa County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 15,453 students in Okaloosa County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Okaloosa County, FL are Bluewater Elementary School, James E Plew Elementary School and Eglin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okaloosa County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Okaloosa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Okaloosa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4545 Range Rd
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
James E Plew Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Pine Ave
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Eglin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Gaffney Rd
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Destin Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
630 Kelly St
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 833-4360
Gr: PK-4 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Florosa Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 W Highway 98
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-4381
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Addie R. Lewis School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
281 Mississippi Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4130
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3570
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Gr: PK-5 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Baker School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1369 14th St
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 689-7279
Gr: PK-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2988 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Esther Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-3371
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Laurel Hill School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8078 4th St
Laurel Hill, FL 32567
(850) 652-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Shalimar Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Joe Martin Cir
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4339
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Elliott Point Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Hughes St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Holly Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 833-4329
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Silver Sands-excep. Children
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Richbourg School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7229
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Primary School
650 S Pearl St
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Okaloosa County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Okaloosa County, FL include Bluewater Elementary School, James E Plew Elementary School and Eglin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Okaloosa County?
24 public preschools are located in Okaloosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Okaloosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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