Osceola School District
School District · Kissimmee, Florida
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
79
44 elem, 10 mid, 19 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,383
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
79
44 elem, 10 mid, 19 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,383
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Osceola?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Osceola as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Canoe Creek K-8
St. Cloud · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Osceola Virtual Franchise (secondary)
St. Cloud · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sports Leadership Arts Management (slam)
Kissimmee · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#58 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,383
$1,378 vs Florida median
District size
74,289 students
Much larger than Florida median
The short answer
Osceola ranks #58 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Osceola's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 76 schools. Its top-rated schools are Canoe Creek K-8 (9.2/10), Osceola Virtual Franchise (secondary) (9.1/10), and Sports Leadership Arts Management (slam) (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.0 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 Osceola schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Osceola
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (76 of 79). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canoe Creek K-8 | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Osceola Virtual Franchise (secondary) | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sports Leadership Arts Management (slam) | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Neocity Academy | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Osceola County School for the Arts | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Professional & Technical High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln-marti Charter Schools(osceola Campus) | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Narcoossee Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Harmony Community School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 79 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Osceola
Osceola County School District serves 74,289 students across 86 schools in Central Florida, making it a sizable system with real range in school quality. Of those 86 schools, 76 carry a ranking, and the district averages a 5.9 out of 10 across those ranked campuses. That average signals meaningful variation — parents who do the research find schools that perform well above the district mean.
The standout is NeoCity Academy, a high school scoring 9.0 out of 10 and the district's top-rated campus. NeoCity's score places it significantly above the 5.9 district average, making it the clearest benchmark for academic achievement in Osceola. At the elementary level, Canoe Creek K-8 earns an 8.6, and Lincoln-Martí Charter Schools' Osceola Campus follows at 8.3 — both well above district average and worth prioritizing for families with younger children. The Osceola County School for the Arts rounds out the top high school options with an 8.0, offering a specialized pathway for students with creative and performing arts interests. Sports Leadership and Arts Management (SLAM) holds the same 8.0 score at the middle school level, giving families a strong option during the transition years.
What distinguishes Osceola is the presence of specialized schools at every level — a technology-focused high school, a dedicated arts high school, a sports and leadership middle school, and two high-performing elementary options including a charter. Families aren't locked into a single model. That said, the 5.9 district average means school selection matters considerably. A student zoned to an average campus lands in a very different academic environment than one attending NeoCity or Canoe Creek.
Parents comparing districts should weigh Osceola's 74,289-student scale against the access it creates: more specialized programs, more school types, and more opportunity to find a strong fit. The gap between top-rated schools and the district average is wide, so using school-level ratings — not the district average alone — is essential when making enrollment decisions.
District Map
Schools in Osceola, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Osceola with test data.
Schools in Osceola
79 schools Elementary Schools 44
Middle Schools 10
High Schools 19
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Kissimmee
- Total Enrollment
- 74,289
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,888
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Osceola?
Osceola has 79 schools in total — 44 elementary, 10 middle, and 19 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Osceola?
The average composite rating for Osceola is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Osceola?
Osceola spends $10,383 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Osceola?
The average student-teacher ratio in Osceola is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Osceola?
Canoe Creek K-8 is the highest-rated school in Osceola with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Osceola?
Across schools in Osceola with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Osceola compare to other districts in Florida?
Osceola has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 79 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.5%
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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.
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