6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Okeechobee, Florida

17 schools · 8 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 4 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 12

Private: 5

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.1/10

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Elementary · Glades. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Okeechobee for 2026 are Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School (8.1/10), Rock Solid Christian Academy (7.6/10), and Seminole Elementary School (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Seminole Elementary School

Rates 7.3/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Okeechobee schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Okeechobee

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	82th
2	Rock Solid Christian Academy	7.6 / 10	Elementary	—	87th
3	Seminole Elementary School	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	69th
4	Everglades Elementary School	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	65th
5	Okeechobee Christian Academy	6.8 / 10	Other	—	66th
6	South Elementary School	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	52th
7	North Elementary School	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	49th
8	Yearling Middle School	6.1 / 10	Middle	+0.5	46th
9	Osceola Middle School	5.9 / 10	Middle	+0.2	43th
10	Okeechobee Virtual Franchise	5.4 / 10	Other	-1.1	33th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.1/10
Median household income: $52,287
Median home value: $178,100
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15%
Avg commute: 26 min
Owner-occupied homes: 73%

How Okeechobee compares

Florida rank

#176 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$52k

70% of Florida median

Schools in this city

14

About Schools in Okeechobee, Florida

Okeechobee is a small agricultural city in south-central Florida, and its public school landscape reflects that scale. Twelve ranked public schools serve the community, spanning elementary through middle grades, with an average score of 5.3 out of 10. That average sits in the middle of the performance spectrum — functional, but with meaningful gaps between the strongest and weakest options.

Only one school, or 8% of ranked schools, clears the 7-out-of-10 threshold. That school is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, an elementary program earning a 7.1. It stands as the clear top performer in the city. South Elementary (6.8) and Seminole Elementary (6.4) follow closely, making the upper end of Okeechobee's elementary tier reasonably competitive. Yearling Middle School scores a 6.1, placing it just above the city average and serving as the strongest middle school option in the data. Everglades Elementary rounds out the top five at 5.6, which lands right around the citywide mean.

For parents with elementary-age children, the top three schools offer a genuine range of quality. Pemayetv Emahakv is a charter school, so enrollment rules and capacity matter — verify availability early. South Elementary and Seminole Elementary are traditional public schools with scores that track well above the city average, making them solid options for families in their attendance zones. The middle school picture is thinner. With only Yearling Middle in the ranked top five, families planning ahead for that transition have fewer high-scoring alternatives to evaluate.

The practical picture: Okeechobee's school system is modest in size and performance range. The gap between the best school (7.1) and the city average (5.3) is nearly two full points, which means school selection matters more here than in cities with tighter score clustering. Parents who can choose between elementary options should prioritize Pemayetv Emahakv or South Elementary. Those newer to the area should check current attendance boundaries, as charter availability and rezoning can shift options year to year.

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Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School 294 students · Pre-K–8th	294	Pre-K–8th	8.1
2	Seminole Elementary School 541 students · Pre-K–5th	541	Pre-K–5th	7.3
3	Everglades Elementary School 774 students · Pre-K–5th	774	Pre-K–5th	7.1
4	South Elementary School 536 students · Pre-K–5th	536	Pre-K–5th	6.4
5	North Elementary School 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	6.2
6	Central Elementary School 548 students · Pre-K–5th	548	Pre-K–5th	4.3
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Rock Solid Christian Academy Private 161 students · Pre-K–8th	161	Pre-K–8th	7.6
2	Peace Lutheran School Private 9 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	9	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Yearling Middle School 625 students · 6th–8th	625	6th–8th	6.1
2	Osceola Middle School 711 students · 6th–8th	711	6th–8th	5.9
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Okeechobee Adventist Christian School Private 7 students · 1st–7th	7	1st–7th	—

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Okeechobee High School 1,741 students · 9th–12th	1,741	9th–12th	5.2
2	Tantie 63 students · 7th–12th	63	7th–12th	4.4

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Okeechobee Virtual Franchise 61 students · Kindergarten–12th	61	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
2	Okeechobee Achievement Academy 179 students · Pre-K–12th	179	Pre-K–12th	4.7
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Okeechobee Christian Academy Private 203 students · Kindergarten–12th	203	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
2	Trinity Christian Private School Private 24 students · Kindergarten–11th	24	Kindergarten–11th	—

Schools in Okeechobee

Okeechobee, Florida · 17 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$52,287

Median Home Value

$178,100

Median Rent

$976/mo

Population

43,179

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Community Profile

Okeechobee has a median household income of $52,287. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $178,100, with a median rent of $976/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.9%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 8
Middle: 3
High: 2
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (2)

GLADES

9 schools · 1,792 students

OKEECHOBEE

13 schools · 6,337 students

Nearby Cities

Ft. Lauderdale (2 schools)

24 mi

Indiantown (3 schools)

28 mi

Canal Point (1 school)

30 mi

Port Saint Lucie (1 school)

28 mi

Port St. Lucie (27 schools)

29 mi

Pahokee (6 schools)

32 mi

Lake Placid (2 schools)

30 mi

Moore Haven (3 schools)

33 mi

Clewiston (2 schools)

34 mi

Fort Pierce (18 schools)

32 mi

Palmdale (1 school)

36 mi

Vero Beach (25 schools)

38 mi

Sebastian (1 school)

40 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Okeechobee, Florida

How many schools are in Okeechobee, Florida?

Okeechobee has 17 schools, including 12 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Okeechobee, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Okeechobee is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Okeechobee, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Okeechobee on MySchoolScout is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Okeechobee, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Okeechobee on MySchoolScout is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Okeechobee, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Okeechobee on MySchoolScout is Yearling Middle School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What is the best high school in Okeechobee, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Okeechobee on MySchoolScout is Okeechobee High School with a composite score of 5.2/10.

How many school districts serve Okeechobee, Florida?

Okeechobee is served by 2 school districts: Glades, Okeechobee.

What is the education level in Okeechobee, Florida?

According to Census data, 15% of adults in Okeechobee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Okeechobee, Florida?

The median household income in Okeechobee is approximately $52,287 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Okeechobee, Florida?

Yes, Okeechobee has 5 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Rock Solid Christian Academy with a score of 7.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Okeechobee, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Okeechobee is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Okeechobee, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.