Bluewater Elementary School
#133 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#2430 of 50,301 nationally
About Bluewater Elementary School
Bluewater Elementary School is a public elementary located in Niceville, in the Okaloosa school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 885 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 133rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 885.
There are 6 schools in Niceville; Bluewater Elementary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)89%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bluewater Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bluewater Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James E Plew Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 4.9 km away
Niceville Senior High School
Niceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,036 students · 6.5 km away
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Niceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students · 6.5 km away
Addie R. Lewis School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 7.1 km away
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
Niceville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
463 students · 7.6 km away
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 8.4 km away
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students · 8.4 km away
Destin Middle School
Destin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
799 students · 10 km away
Destin High School
Destin · Charter high · Grades 9–12
599 students · 11 km away
Destin Elementary School
Destin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
910 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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Viera · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
885 students
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Key Biscayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
884 students
Chaffee Trail Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
884 students
Tyndall Academy
Tyndall Afb · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
883 students
Crystal Springs Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
883 students
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bluewater Elementary School a good school?
Bluewater Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #133 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bluewater Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bluewater Elementary School ranks #133 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #2430 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bluewater Elementary School?
Bluewater Elementary School had 885 students in 2025.
Is Bluewater Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Bluewater Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bluewater Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bluewater Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.