For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,991 students in 34972, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34972, FL are North Elementary School, Seminole Elementary School and Yearling Middle School. 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 49% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34972, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34972, FL Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Nw 10th Ter
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Yearling Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5056
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tantie
Alternative School
5050 Ne 168th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
34972, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1117 Ne 39th Blvd
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6114
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6114
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
800 Ne 72nd Cir N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-0047
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-0047
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 29 students
1000 Nw 34th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Grades: K-12
| 897 students
Okeechobee Youth Correction (Oycc) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7202 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Grades: 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
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Tantie Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5050 Ne 168th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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 Yearling Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34972, FL?
5 public elementary schools are located in 34972, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in 34972, FL?
34972, FL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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