Congrats on getting an NFO slot. I'm graduating from NFO primary tomorrow. Its been pretty awesome. Tough as hell, but great training. I could give you some more gauge on it, but to be honest, if you haven't gone to TBS yet, by the time you get down here you'll probably train in the new T-6, which will be pretty different from what i hear. For the first several months anyway... Basically, you'll do API, Primary, Intermediate, and then Advanced Strike or Strike Fighter depending on whether you select Hornets or Prowlers. All at Pensacola. You'll train in every aicraft we have down here. Marines are "lucky." We get to train in the T-34, T-1, T-39, and T-2.2
As for schools around here, i don't have any kids, so i can't really give you too much info. I could find out for you though. I don't think its too hard to get housing on base though. I know several guys who live on base and they love it. Some had to wait like 3 months though. But since you'll be at NAS Pensacola the whole time, thats not too bad. I live off base at Governors Gate apartments. Really really nice. Theres plenty of nice houses around though.
Well let me know about any specific info you need. I'll be more than happy to help you out.