For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 775 students in 34974, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34974, FL are Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34974 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34974, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34974, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)
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 | 299 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2468 Sw 7th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK | 1 student
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 preschools in 34974, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34974, FL include Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School and South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34974?
3 public preschools are located in 34974.
What is the racial composition of students in 34974?
34974 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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