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Best Okeechobee Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,552 students in Okeechobee, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Okeechobee, FL are Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, Seminole Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okeechobee, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Okeechobee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Okeechobee, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2468 Sw 7th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Nw 34th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Serv./special Programs
Alternative School
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK | 1 student
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Okeechobee, Florida

Okeechobee, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1117 Ne 39th Blvd
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6114
Gr: 6-12
Exceptional Child Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Sw 2nd Avenue
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 Freshman Campus Elementary School (Closed 2015)
610 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5288
Gr: 9 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Ne 72nd Cir N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-0047
Gr: 6-12
Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
42660 Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-6019
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Okeechobee Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2021)
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: K-8
Okeechobee Virtual School (Closed 2023)
1000 Nw 34th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5125
Gr: K-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Okeechobee Youth Correction (Oycc) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7202 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Okeechobee Youth Treatment Center (Oytc) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7202 Hgwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34872
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12
Okeechobee Youth Treatment Center (Oytc) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7202 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-0124
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Student Servicesspecial Programs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
700 Sw Second Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Tantie Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5050 Ne 168th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-9922
Gr: 6-12
Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1117 Ne 39th Blvd
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 357-5905
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Okeechobee, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Okeechobee, FL include Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, Seminole Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Okeechobee?
5 public preschools are located in Okeechobee.
What is the racial composition of students in Okeechobee?
Okeechobee public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Okeechobee are often viewed compared to one another?

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