For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,856 students in 32536, FL (there are , serving 882 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 32536, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32536, FL are Antioch Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Davidson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32536 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32536, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32536, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Whitehurst Ln
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 965 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 4th Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7252
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6261 Old Bethel Rd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 683-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #44.
Crestview High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 9-12
| 2,397 students
Rank: #55.
Bob Sikes Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Adams Dr
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #66.
Emerald Coast Career Institute N
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Alabama St
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5535
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5535
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Grades: K-12
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
32536, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crestview Vocational-technical Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5532
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-5532
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
461 School Avenue
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7433
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7433
Grades: 8-11
| 19 students
1250 N Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
461 School Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-7149
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32536, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32536, FL include Antioch Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School and Davidson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32536?
8 public schools are located in 32536.
What percentage of students in 32536 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 32536 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32536?
32536 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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