N. B. Cook Elementary School
Pensacola, FL 32503
Phone: (850) 595-6826
Fax: (850) 595-6823
District: Escambia
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 534 students
N. B. Cook Elementary School, a public school located in Pensacola, FL, serves grades K-5 in the Escambia.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
N. B. Cook Elementary School is a public school located in Pensacola, FL. 534 students attend N. B. Cook Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education. |
Posted: June 10, 2022
The school leadership is fantastic. My kids were excited to go to school and learn. The PTA is active and puts on many events. There are a variety of clubs for different interests. The arts are integrated in learning, and I love how all the students get to learn and participate.
Posted: June 10, 2022
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Posted: May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
My daughter fell behing in reading when she was in 1st grade. When she started 2nd grade, her teacher saw her potential and assigned a reading tutor during moring class work. She is now headed to high school with all advanced courses.
Posted: May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
I feel so fortunate that my children attended such a great school! These years (K-5) form our babies babies into pre-teens. My kids are headed into their teen years with a love of learning, appreciation for art, musical talent, stage experience, creativity, and a passion for education. Thank you for creating such an amazing educational experience for my family! We will greatly miss NB Cook!!!
Posted: May 1, 2019
My son is not overloaded with nightly busy-work. If he, or the class is struggling with a concept, homework is assigned to help them reach their goals.
Posted: May 1, 2019
My two children attended this school from K-5th. The teachers at this school are dedicated to our kids. Both have excelled and love to learn. I credit much of this to the techers!
Posted: May 1, 2019
Posted: March 5, 2014
N.B. Cook is the BEST school in Pensacola. I am so honored that my daughter goes to N.B. Cook. She wakes up HAPPY and READY to go to school everyday. Thanks N.B. Cook for caring for our Kids. The principal Mr. Brown is Great! as well as all the teachers.
Posted: October 24, 2013
N.B. Cook is an awesome example of what school should be like for our children! I have two boys at this school and wouldn't want them anywhere else! The teachers are committed to our children 100% and teach with passion and dedication aimed at helping our children succeed. The added bonus of the arts are also a reason we chose Cook. My children are receiving a well rounded, top notch education. Clean school, excellent staff, positive environment for both of my boys. Would recommend this school above any other in Escambia County!
Posted: October 23, 2013
My son start at nb cook this year (kindergarten) and every time he comes from school he is always singing and happy! It seems his creativity its been challenged in a positive way!! The teachers are great!! I love the enviroment and disposition of every parent at school...everybody wants to help in order to address excellence!!!
Posted: June 24, 2013
This school is the STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE that all others should compare themselves to for success!!!! The drama department is TOP NOTCH and my daughter FLOURISHED in the program!
Posted: June 19, 2013
I went to N.B. Cook Elementary K-12 and I thoroughly enjoyed ut. I received a top-notch education that was enriched by the school's concentration on the fine arts. I would recommend N.B. Cook to anyone.
Posted: February 26, 2012
This is my child first year attending Cook, we were nervous about making the transition from Pensacola Christian to a public school... I'm so excited we made an excellent choice, although Cook is a public school its the best free private atmosphere school in the county. The drama & music classes has helped my daughter tremendously with overcoming her shyness we love Cook!
Posted: January 29, 2012
My child has gone to NB Cook from kindergarten through 5th grade and I wish they had a middle school. I feel like we have gotten a private school experience for free. With just a few exceptions, it has been an amazing 6 years filled with great teachers and wonderful administrators. My child has truly loved her school and so have I as a parent.
Posted: May 13, 2011
N.B. Cook is an exceptional school. The building itself is beautiful and clean. The teachers are really, I think, some of the best in the city. There is a lot of emphasis placed on personal repsonsability and being part of a community. The special areas include common ones like art and music, but at N.B. Cook, students also participate in drama and dance, complete with a wonderful dance studio! The leadership is top notch. Every year each class puts on several performances: one is grade level and the other is a play with is comprised of several grade levels. There is a drama club as well. I am super glad my child goes to Cook!
Posted: April 23, 2010
N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts is the best because it incorporates the arts -- music, dance, drama, art -- and EVERY child is a star!!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Hill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Aragon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 1.1 mi | |
| 3 | East Pensacola Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 1.6 mi | |
| 4 | Cordova Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 1.9 mi | |
| 5 | Governors Gate | Apartment Complex | Pensacola | FL | 6.5 mi | |
| 6 | Old Hickory | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 6.5 mi | |
| 7 | Kings Mill Apartments | Apartment Complex | Pensacola | FL | 6.7 mi | |
| 8 | Tiger Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gulf Breeze | FL | 8.5 mi | |
| 9 | Tiger Point (Willowood section) | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gulf Breeze | FL | 8.5 mi | |
| 10 | Millview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 9.9 mi | |
| 11 | Herons Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 10.8 mi | |
| 12 | Manchester | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 11.2 mi | |
| 13 | Osprey Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 11.3 mi | |
| 14 | The Preserve at Crown Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 11.5 mi | |
| 15 | The Estates at Emerald Shores | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 11.6 mi | |
| 16 | Chevalier | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 12.8 mi | |
| 17 | Tarkiln Ridge Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 13.2 mi | |
| 18 | Windward Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pensacola | FL | 13.5 mi | |
| 19 | Brentwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pace | FL | 13.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayou | Pensacola | FL | 1.1 mi | |
| 2 | Gulf Breeze, Fl | Gulf Breeze | FL | 5.5 mi | |
| 3 | Northeast Pensacola | Pensacola | FL | 5.6 mi | |
| 4 | Spanish Trail Area | Pensacola | FL | 6.3 mi | |
| 5 | Pace | Pace | FL | 12 mi | |
| 6 | Southwest Pensacola | Pensacola | FL | 12.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Corry Station | 5.5 mi. |
| Pensacola Naval Hospital | 6.1 mi. |
| Pensacola NAS | 8.4 mi. |
| Whiting Field NAS | 22.2 mi. |
| Hurlburt Field | 30.6 mi. |
| Eglin AFB | 39.8 mi. |
| Duke Field | 43 mi. |
