For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,952 students in 34972, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 34972 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34972, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34972, FL Public Elementary 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: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
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 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34972, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34972, FL include North Elementary School, Seminole Elementary School and Okeechobee Virtual Franchise.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34972?
5 public elementary schools are located in 34972.
What is the racial composition of students in 34972?
34972 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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