For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,774 students in Crestview, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crestview, FL are Antioch Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crestview, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Crestview have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crestview, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 E Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Gr: PK-5 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2988 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Richbourg School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7229
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7229
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
650 S Pearl St
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7203
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Crestview, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crestview Vocational-technical Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5532
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5532
Gr: 6-12
461 School Avenue
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7433
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
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 44%
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crestview, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crestview, FL include Antioch Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crestview?
7 public preschools are located in Crestview.
What is the racial composition of students in Crestview?
Crestview public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Crestview are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crestview include: Walker Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School, Southside Primary School vs. Riverside Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School
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