For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,670 students in 34972, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 34972, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34972, FL are North Elementary School, Seminole Elementary School and Okeechobee Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34972 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34972, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34972, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Nw 10th Ter
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Yearling Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Okeechobee High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Us Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 1,718 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34972, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34972, FL include North Elementary School, Seminole Elementary School and Okeechobee Virtual Franchise.
How many public schools are located in 34972?
6 public schools are located in 34972.
What percentage of students in 34972 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 34972 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34972?
34972 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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