For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,792 students in 34759, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 699 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 34759, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34759, FL are New Dimensions High School, Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34759 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34759, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34759, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Dimensions High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Old Pleasnt Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Chestnut St
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-4862
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-4862
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1851 Laurel Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-1375
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-1375
Gr: PK-5 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Palmetto St
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-6012
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-6012
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Lake Marion Creek Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3055 Lake Marion Creek Dr
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-1471
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Technical College Poinciana Campus
Vocational School
1030 Cypress Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 343-7341
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 343-7341
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34759, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34759, FL include New Dimensions High School, Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34759?
6 public schools are located in 34759.
What percentage of students in 34759 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 34759 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34759?
34759 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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