For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,708 students in 32578, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,054 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 32578, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32578, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 32578 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32578, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32578, FL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
James E Plew Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Pine Ave
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4142
Gr: 6-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Niceville Senior High School
(Math: 75% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Highway 85 N
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 833-4138
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
32578, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Owcc Collegiate Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 College Boulevard
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 1-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32578, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32578, FL include Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College, Bluewater Elementary School and James E Plew Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32578?
6 public schools are located in 32578.
What percentage of students in 32578 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 32578 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32578?
32578 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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