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Best Okeechobee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Okeechobee County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Okeechobee County, FL include Rock Solid Christian Academy and Okeechobee Adventist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Okeechobee County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Okeechobee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Okeechobee County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
654 Students
480,040 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
41,755 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
$13,830
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
81%

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
129,815 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 Rock Solid Christian Academy and Okeechobee Adventist Christian School.
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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