For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,277 students in 32578, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32578, FL are Bluewater Elementary School, James E Plew Elementary School and Lula J. Edge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32578 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32578, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32578, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
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 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 32578, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32578, FL include Bluewater Elementary School, James E Plew Elementary School and Lula J. Edge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32578?
3 public preschools are located in 32578.
What is the racial composition of students in 32578?
32578 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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