Public schools in Kissimmee, FL
58 open public schools with an address in Kissimmee, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
58
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
45,898
55 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
16
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Kissimmee public schools
The federal directory lists 58 public schools in Kissimmee, FL: 29 elementary, 7 middle, 16 high, 6 combined or other. The 55 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 45,898 students, an average of 835 per school. The largest campus is Tohopekaliga High School (2,929 students), and the largest elementary school is Westside K-8 School (1,496).
Every listed school belongs to Osceola. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 16 charter schools, 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 14 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 9 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 14 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kissimmee
Elementary schools in Kissimmee
29Middle schools in Kissimmee
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denn John Middle School Osceola | 06–08 | 809 | 18.2:1 | |
| Discovery Intermediate School Osceola | 06–08 | 804 | 17.9:1 | |
| Horizon Middle School Osceola | 06–08 | 1,008 | 18.7:1 | |
| Kissimmee Middle School Osceola | 06–08 | 892 | 17.2:1 | |
| Neptune Middle School Osceola | 06–08 | 1,040 | 17.6:1 | |
| Parkway Middle School Osceola | 06–08 | 601 | 18.8:1 | |
| Sports Leadership Arts Management (Slam) Osceola · Charter | 06–08 | 170 | 18.9:1 |
High schools in Kissimmee
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High School Osceola | 09–12 | 1,882 | 22.4:1 | |
| Liberty High School Osceola | 09–12 | 1,362 | 20.6:1 | |
| Main Street High School Osceola · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 398 | 398:1 | |
| Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High Osceola · Charter | 09–12 | 536 | 28.2:1 | |
| Neocity Academy Osceola | 09–12 | 514 | 16.3:1 | |
| New Dimensions High School Osceola · Charter | 09–12 | 445 | 21.2:1 | |
| Osceola County School for the Arts Osceola · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,002 | 19.4:1 | |
| Osceola High School Osceola | 09–12 | 2,345 | 20.8:1 | |
| Osceola Technical College Kissimmee Campus Osceola · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Osceola Technical College Poinciana Campus Osceola · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | — | |
| Poinciana High School Osceola | 09–12 | 2,573 | 21.7:1 | |
| Professional & Technical High School Osceola · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 544 | 23.7:1 | |
| Tohopekaliga High School Osceola | 09–12 | 2,929 | 22:1 | |
| Victory Charter School Osceola · Charter | 06–12 | 750 | 18.3:1 | |
| Vineland Lakes High School Osceola · Charter | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Zenith Accelerated Academy Osceola · Alternative School | 08–12 | 343 | 10.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kissimmee
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital/Homebound Program Osceola · Special Education School | KG–12 | 2 | — | |
| New Beginnings Education Center Osceola · Alternative School | KG–12 | 179 | 11.2:1 | |
| Osceola Science Charter School Osceola · Charter | KG–10 | 1,158 | 29:1 | |
| Pm Wells Center for Academic Excellence Osceola · Special Education School | KG–12 | — | — | |
| Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences Osceola · Charter | KG–11 | 962 | 106.9:1 | |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida Osceola · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 745 | 26.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic67.3%
- Black15.2%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 53 Kissimmee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (45,898 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kissimmee
How many public schools are in Kissimmee, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 58 open public schools with a location address in Kissimmee: 29 elementary, 7 middle, 16 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 45,898 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kissimmee?
All listed public schools with an address in Kissimmee belong to Osceola. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kissimmee?
Tohopekaliga High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kissimmee, with 2,929 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kissimmee?
Yes. 16 of the 58 public schools in Kissimmee are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bellalago Charter Academy, Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County, Kissimmee Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kissimmee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kissimmee public schools is 17.9:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kissimmee guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities