For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 South 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 50% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Okeechobee County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Okeechobee County (2026)
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.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2690 Nw 42nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 462-5116
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:
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: #44.
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
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
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: PK | 1 student
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 South 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Okeechobee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Okeechobee County include: Seminole Elementary School vs. South Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. Seminole Elementary School
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