Best Schools in Okeechobee, Florida
16 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Okeechobee?
Use this page to compare every school in Okeechobee by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Elementary School
Elementary · Okeechobee. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Osceola Middle School
Middle · Okeechobee. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Yearling Middle School
Middle · Okeechobee. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Okeechobee for 2026 are South Elementary School (6.0/10), Osceola Middle School (5.9/10), and Yearling Middle School (5.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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.
Schools
16
12 public · 4 private
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$178,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
16
12 public · 4 private
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$178,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 6.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Osceola Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Yearling Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Okeechobee High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Okeechobee Virtual Franchise | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Tantie | 4.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Okeechobee Achievement Academy | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Seminole Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Central Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.4/10
- Median household income
- $52,287
- Median home value
- $178,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Okeechobee compares
Florida rank
#286 of 286
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$52k
70% of Florida median
Schools in this city
15
Okeechobee runs 92% of Okeechobee's public schools
Okeechobee touches 2 districts, but Okeechobee is the one most addresses actually attend.
Okeechobee accounts for 11 of 12 public schools (92%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 12 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.2 to 6.0 — the spread is inside Okeechobee, not a citywide average.
- Okeechobee11 public · 92%
- Glades1 public · 8%
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.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 536 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 294 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.1 | ||
| 3 | 541 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.4 | ||
| 4 | 548 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 | ||
| 5 | 774 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.2 | ||
| 6 | 558 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.2 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate 88 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 711 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 2 | 625 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 8 students · 3rd–6th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,741 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 |
| 2 | 63 students · 7th–12th | 4.0 |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 2 | 179 students · Pre-K–12th | 3.8 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Okeechobee Christian AcademyPrivate 218 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Rock Solid Christian AcademyPrivate 174 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Okeechobee
Okeechobee, Florida · 16 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
- 7
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
- Other
- 4
Resources
School Districts (2)
Other Major Cities in Florida
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Okeechobee, Florida
How many schools are in Okeechobee, Florida?
Okeechobee has 16 schools, including 12 public and 4 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 4.4 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 South Elementary School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Okeechobee, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Okeechobee on MySchoolScout is South Elementary School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Okeechobee, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in Okeechobee on MySchoolScout is Osceola Middle School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
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 4.5/10.
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 4 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Okeechobee Christian Academy with a score of 6.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Okeechobee, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Okeechobee is 20.4:1. 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.