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Best Okeechobee County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 654 students in Okeechobee County, FL (there are , serving 6,631 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Okeechobee County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Okeechobee County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Okeechobee Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
412 NW 6th St
Okeechobee, FL 34973
(863) 610-1291
Map of Rock Solid Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Baptist
401 Sw 4th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 763-0164
Okeechobee Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
701 S Parrott Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 763-3072
Map of Peace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
750 Nw 23rd Ln
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-7566
Map of Trinity Christian ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´
Gr: K-11 | 20 students
2939 Sw 3rd Terrace
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 634-5176

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
654 Students
481,704 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
41,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
52%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,333
$12,506
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
16 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
304 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
46%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
262 Students
129,912 Students
% of Others Students
40%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Okeechobee County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Okeechobee County, FL include Okeechobee Adventist Christian School and Rock Solid Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Okeechobee County?
5 private schools are located in Okeechobee County.
How diverse are private schools in Okeechobee County?
Okeechobee County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Okeechobee County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Okeechobee County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Okeechobee County?
100% of private schools in Okeechobee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Okeechobee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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