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Best 34972 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,768 students in 34972, FL (there are , serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 34972, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
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 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34972, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Nw 10th Ter
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Okeechobee Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Yearling Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Okeechobee High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Us Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Tantie
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 Ne 168th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 34972 Florida

34972, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1117 Ne 39th Blvd
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6114
Gr: 6-12
Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Ne 72nd Cir N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-0047
Gr: 6-12
Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
42660 Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-6019
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Okeechobee Virtual School (Closed 2023)
1000 Nw 34th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: K-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Okeechobee Youth Correction (Oycc) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7202 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Okeechobee Youth Treatment Center (Oytc) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7202 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
Tantie Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5050 Ne 168th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Gr: 6-12
Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1117 Ne 39th Blvd
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-5905
Gr: 6-12

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?
7 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 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34972?
34972 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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