For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,771 students in 34974, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34974, FL are Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, South Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 34974 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34974, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34974, FL Public Elementary Schools (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.
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: #33.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Se 8th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5108
Gr: K-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Sw 28th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5070
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sw 5th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5077
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Sw 2nd Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 462-5000
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34974, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34974, FL include Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School, South Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34974?
6 public elementary schools are located in 34974.
What is the racial composition of students in 34974?
34974 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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