For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,430 students in Okeechobee County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Okeechobee County, FL are Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, Seminole Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okeechobee County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Okeechobee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Okeechobee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3725 Se 8th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Nw 10th Ter
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2468 Sw 7th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5087
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sw 5th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Okeechobee County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1117 Ne 39th Blvd
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6114
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 824-6114
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Exceptional Child Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Sw 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
610 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5288
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5288
Grades: 9
| 466 students
Okeechobee Intensive Halfway House (Closed 2023)
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
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: K-8
| n/a 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 2023)
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 2023)
Alternative School
7202 Hgwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34872
(863) 467-0124
Okeechobee, FL 34872
(863) 467-0124
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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
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
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
700 Sw Second Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Tantie Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2023)
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 preschools in Okeechobee County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Okeechobee County, FL include Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, Seminole Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Okeechobee County?
8 public preschools are located in Okeechobee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Okeechobee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Okeechobee County include: Central Elementary School vs. Everglades Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. Everglades Elementary School, Everglades Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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