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)
(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: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 1,741 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Tantie
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Ne 168th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
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:
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%
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
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
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%
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 2021)
Alternative School
7202 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
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
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 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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