Rocky Bayou Christian School, the Keep
under 1 mi Grades 6-8 237 students 6.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Private schools in Niceville, FL
7 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Niceville
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Rocky Bayou Christian School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 854 students 7.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-5 111 students 10.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 1-4 46 students 7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Cinco Christain School
11 mi Grades PreK-5 148 students 13.3 students per teacher Baptist
Grades 2-11 27 students 3.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades PreK-K 14 students 14 students per teacher Methodist Early childhood
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Niceville) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Niceville?
We count 7 within 12 miles of downtown Niceville. Together they enrolled about 1,437 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Rocky Bayou Christian School with 854 students.
Which Niceville private schools take FES / FTC?
Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.