For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 777 students in 34972, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 34972, FL are Seminole Elementary School and Okeechobee Achievement Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34972 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34972, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34972, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 34972, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 34972, FL include Seminole Elementary School and Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 34972?
2 public preschools are located in 34972.
What is the racial composition of students in 34972?
34972 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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