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Best Okaloosa County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,114 students in Okaloosa County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Okaloosa County, FL are Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Destin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okaloosa County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Okaloosa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Okaloosa County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 Hospital Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Destin High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4325 Commons Drive
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-1664
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Okaloosa Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Lovejoy Road Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 864-3133
Gr: 3-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Substance Abuse (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 301-3090
Gr: 6-12
Ami Kids Emerald Coast (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
207 4th St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Choctawatchee Academy (Closed 2009)
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Crestview Vocational-technical Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5532
Gr: 6-12
Emerald Coast Career Institute S Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3106
Gr: 4-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Exceptional Student Education (ina (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
120 Lowery Place, S.e.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach Success Academy (Closed 2009)
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Gulf Coast Residential Care High School (Closed 2009)
461 School Avenue
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7433
Gr: 8-11 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Gulf Coast Youth Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
North Okaloosa Institute High School (Closed 2009)
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Oak Hill Elementary School (Closed 2009)
101 Chinquapin Drive
Eglin Afb, FL 32542
(850) 833-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Ocean City Elementary School (Closed 2009)
720 Essex Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Okaloosa Blended School (Closed 2014)
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3889
Gr: K-8
Okaloosa County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9120 Lowery Place, Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-310
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Gr: 9-12
Owcc Collegiate Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 College Boulevard
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 1-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Santa Rosa Youth Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6751 Berryhill St
Holt, FL 32564
(850) 983-5065
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Valparaiso Elementary School (Closed 2023)
379 Edge Avenue
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Valparaiso School (Closed 2012)
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
W. E. Combs School (Closed 2010)
720 Lovejoy Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3345
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Okaloosa County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Okaloosa County, FL include Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College, Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Destin High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Okaloosa County?
4 public charter schools are located in Okaloosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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