Public schools in Okeechobee, FL
13 open public schools with an address in Okeechobee, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,442
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 virtual
An overview of Okeechobee public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Okeechobee, FL: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,442 students, an average of 496 per school. The largest campus is Okeechobee High School (1,718 students), and the largest elementary school is Everglades Elementary School (737).
Okeechobee operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Okeechobee campus. 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 17.5:1, similar to 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 1 charter school, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% 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 Okeechobee
Elementary schools in Okeechobee
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Okeechobee | KG–05 | 571 | 18:1 | |
| Everglades Elementary School Okeechobee | KG–05 | 737 | 20.5:1 | |
| North Elementary School Okeechobee | KG–05 | 528 | 16.5:1 | |
| Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School Glades · Charter | PK–08 | 299 | — | |
| Seminole Elementary School Okeechobee | PK–05 | 511 | 16:1 | |
| South Elementary School Okeechobee | PK–05 | 475 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Okeechobee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Middle School Okeechobee | 06–08 | 689 | 16.9:1 | |
| Yearling Middle School Okeechobee | 06–08 | 588 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Okeechobee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee High School Okeechobee | 09–12 | 1,718 | 19.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Okeechobee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee Achievement Academy Okeechobee · Alternative School | PK–12 | 266 | 24.2:1 | |
| Okeechobee Virtual Franchise Okeechobee · Virtual | KG–12 | 59 | 295:1 | |
| Okeechobee Virtual Instruction Program Okeechobee · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Student Serv./Special Programs Okeechobee · Alternative School | PK–PK | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.3%
- Hispanic45.2%
- Black5.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Okeechobee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,442 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Okeechobee
How many public schools are in Okeechobee, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Okeechobee: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 6,442 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Okeechobee?
Schools with an address in Okeechobee belong to 2 education agencies, led by Okeechobee (12 schools), Glades (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Okeechobee?
Okeechobee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Okeechobee, with 1,718 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Okeechobee?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Okeechobee are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Okeechobee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Okeechobee public schools is 17.5:1, similar to 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 Okeechobee 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