Best Schools in Crestview, Florida
21 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 6 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Crestview?
Use this page to compare every school in Crestview by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lakewood Christian School
Other. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Northwood Elementary School
Elementary · Okaloosa. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary · Okaloosa. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Crestview for 2026 are Lakewood Christian School (7.3/10), Northwood Elementary School (7.2/10), and Riverside Elementary School (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
21
17 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$276,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
21
17 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$276,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 6.8/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Crestview schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Crestview
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood Christian School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Northwood Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Riverside Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Walker Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Antioch Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Emerald Coast Career Institute N | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Davidson Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Rocky Bayou Christian School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Shoal River Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Crestview High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $77,582
- Median home value
- $276,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
12% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Crestview compares
Florida rank
#198 of 280
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$78k
104% of Florida median
Schools in this city
17
About Schools in Crestview, Florida
Crestview's public school system covers 14 ranked schools, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 across the city. The spread within that average matters: 5 of those 14 schools — 36% — score 7.0 or above, a meaningful cluster of stronger options for families who research before they commit to a neighborhood.
The elementary tier carries the city's highest marks. Antioch Elementary and Southside Primary both score 7.8 out of 10 — the top scores in Crestview. Walker Elementary follows at 7.5, and Bob Sikes Elementary rounds out the strong group at 7.0. Four of Crestview's five top-tier schools are at the elementary level, which means parents of young children have genuine choice among high-performing options within the city.
The middle school picture is thinner. Shoal River Middle School scores 7.0, matching the lower end of the top tier, but it stands as the only middle school in the ranked group reaching that threshold. Parents moving students out of the strong elementaries into middle grades should look at Shoal River directly and compare it against options in surrounding areas if distance allows.
For parents comparing Crestview to other cities, the 6.2 average signals a system where individual school selection carries more weight than city-wide reputation. The 36% rate of schools scoring 7.0 or above is a useful starting point — it means roughly one in three schools clears a solid performance bar — but it also means nearly two-thirds of the city's ranked schools fall below that line. The practical move is to identify which attendance zones feed into the top-rated elementaries and confirm how those zones align with homes you're considering. Crestview rewards parents who treat school selection as an active decision, not a default.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 840 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | 991 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | 848 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 965 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 5 | 813 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 6 | 267 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.1 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Global Beacon SchoolPrivate 53 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 1 students · Pre-K–4th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,154 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 895 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,397 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 2 | 33 students · 5th–12th | 5.4 |
| 3 | 39 students · 6th–12th | 3.3 |
| 4 | 11 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 5 | 7 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 6 | 23 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 students · 4th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | 589 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 3 | 68 students · Pre-K–12th | 3.8 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Lakewood Christian SchoolPrivate 64 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Rocky Bayou Christian SchoolPrivate 831 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Crestview
Crestview, Florida · 21 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$77,582
Median Home Value
$276,300
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
Population
58,009
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Community Profile
Crestview has a median household income of $77,582. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $276,300, with a median rent of $1,337/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Florida
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 6
- Other
- 5
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Florida
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Crestview, Florida
How many schools are in Crestview, Florida?
Crestview has 21 schools, including 17 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Crestview, Florida?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Crestview is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Crestview, Florida?
The top-ranked school in Crestview on MySchoolScout is Lakewood Christian School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Crestview, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Crestview on MySchoolScout is Northwood Elementary School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Crestview, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in Crestview on MySchoolScout is Davidson Middle School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Crestview, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in Crestview on MySchoolScout is Crestview High School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve Crestview, Florida?
Crestview is served by 1 school district: Okaloosa.
What is the education level in Crestview, Florida?
According to Census data, 26% of adults in Crestview have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Crestview, Florida?
The median household income in Crestview is approximately $77,582 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Crestview, Florida?
Yes, Crestview has 4 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lakewood Christian School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crestview, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Crestview is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Crestview, Florida?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.