For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,712 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 31% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34759, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Dimensions High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Old Pleasnt Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-9949
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Elementary School For Science And Engineering
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Chestnut St
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-4862
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 870-4862
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1851 Laurel Ave
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-1375
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-1375
Grades: PK-5
| 1,049 students
Rank: #44.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Palmetto St
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-6012
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(863) 427-6012
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Marion Creek Middle School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Technical College Poinciana Campus
Vocational School
1030 Cypress Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 343-7341
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 343-7341
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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