For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,430 students in Okeechobee County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Okeechobee County, FL are Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, North Elementary School and Seminole Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okeechobee County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Okeechobee County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Okeechobee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2468 Sw 7th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Se 8th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sw 5th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
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 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK
Okeechobee County 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
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6114
Gr: 6-12
Exceptional Child Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Sw 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0700 Sw 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-500
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-500
610 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5288
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5288
Gr: 9 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Ne 72nd Cir N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-0047
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
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-6019
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: K-8
1000 Nw 34th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
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
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Okeechobee Youth Treatment Center (Oytc) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7202 Hgwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34872
(863) 467-0124
Okeechobee, FL 34872
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12
Okeechobee Youth Treatment Center (Oytc) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7202 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
700 Sw Second Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Tantie Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5050 Ne 168th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
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
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-5905
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Okeechobee County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Okeechobee County, FL include Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, North Elementary School and Seminole Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Okeechobee County?
8 public preschools are located in Okeechobee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Okeechobee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Okeechobee County include: Central Elementary School vs. Everglades Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. Everglades Elementary School, Everglades Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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