For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,005 students in 34974, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34974, FL are Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School and Osceola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34974 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34974, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34974, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Sw 28th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: K-12
34974, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Exceptional Child Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Sw 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0700 Sw 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-500
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-500
610 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5288
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5288
Gr: 9 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: K-8
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
700 Sw Second Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34974, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34974, FL include Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School and Osceola Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34974?
3 public middle schools are located in 34974.
What is the racial composition of students in 34974?
34974 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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