Public schools in Crestview, FL
14 open public schools with an address in Crestview, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,827
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Crestview public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Crestview, FL: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,827 students, an average of 702 per school. The largest campus is Crestview High School (2,376 students), and the largest elementary school is Riverside Elementary School (1,032).
Every listed school belongs to Okaloosa. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Crestview
Elementary schools in Crestview
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Elementary School Okaloosa | PK–05 | 931 | 16.6:1 | |
| Bob Sikes Elementary School Okaloosa | PK–05 | 794 | 19.4:1 | |
| Northwood Elementary School Okaloosa | PK–05 | 814 | 17:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary School Okaloosa | PK–05 | 1,032 | 18.1:1 | |
| Southside Primary School Okaloosa | PK–02 | 260 | 11.5:1 | |
| Walker Elementary School Okaloosa | PK–05 | 875 | 17.5:1 |
Middle schools in Crestview
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Middle School Okaloosa | 06–08 | 1,111 | 20.2:1 | |
| Shoal River Middle School Okaloosa | 06–08 | 923 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Crestview
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjudicated Youth Facility Okaloosa · Alternative School | 06–12 | 7 | — | |
| Crestview High School Okaloosa | 09–12 | 2,376 | 24.2:1 | |
| Okaloosa Regional Detention Okaloosa · Alternative School | 05–12 | 28 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Crestview
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Coast Career Institute N Okaloosa · Alternative School | 04–12 | 27 | 13.5:1 | |
| Okaloosa Online Non Franchised Okaloosa · Virtual | KG–12 | 581 | 290.5:1 | |
| Richbourg School Okaloosa · Special Education School | PK–12 | 68 | 5.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.9%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black14.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial11.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Crestview schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,827 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Crestview
How many public schools are in Crestview, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Crestview: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 9,827 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Crestview?
All listed public schools with an address in Crestview belong to Okaloosa. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Crestview?
Crestview High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Crestview, with 2,376 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Crestview?
No school with an address in Crestview is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Crestview schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Crestview public schools is 17.5:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Crestview guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities