For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,841 students in Niceville, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,054 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Niceville, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%). Niceville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Niceville, FL are Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College, Bluewater Elementary School and James E Plew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niceville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Niceville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niceville, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Grades: 10-12
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4545 Range Rd
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 952 students
Rank: #33.
James E Plew Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Pine Ave
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #44.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #55.
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Niceville Senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4114
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Niceville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Owcc Collegiate Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 College Boulevard
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Grades: 1-12
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Niceville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Niceville, FL include Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College, Bluewater Elementary School and James E Plew Elementary School. Niceville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public schools are located in Niceville, FL?
6 public schools are located in Niceville, FL.
What percentage of students in Niceville, FL go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Niceville, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Niceville, FL?
Niceville, FL public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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