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Best Okeechobee County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 654 students in Okeechobee County, FL (there are 14 public schools, 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 81%.
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 Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOkeechobee County Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
654 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025131182179
2024109175172
2023118179174
2022117185185
2021117178180
2020108166171
2019111176175
2018111173172
201770186180
201670181178
201570166167
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% Average Students of Color
19%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202519%47%34%
202423%47%34%
202323%46%33%
202211%45%33%
202111%45%32%
202017%45%32%
201916%42%31%
201816%42%31%
201723%37%32%
201623%39%32%
201523%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202549%51%55%
202447%51%54%
202347%51%54%
202247%50%54%
202147%50%54%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025191615
2024221515
2023221515
2022221515
2021221515
2020221515
2019221515
2018221515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,333
$13,840

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$11,750$14,120$15,012
2024$6,500$11,299$13,254
2023$6,500$10,452$12,626
2022$6,000$9,929$12,187
2021$6,000$9,496$11,800
2020$6,000$8,947$11,512
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Average Acceptance Rate
20%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.620.730.65
20240.610.730.65
20230.620.730.65
20220.580.720.64
20210.580.720.64
20200.590.720.64
20190.580.710.63
20180.580.710.63
20170.610.690.61
20160.610.680.61
20150.610.680.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
62 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20259%19%9%
202411%20%9%
202311%19%9%
20227%18%8%
20217%18%9%
20207%18%9%
20195%18%8%
20185%18%8%
20176%16%8%
20166%16%8%
20156%16%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%12%7%
20243%12%7%
20233%11%8%
20223%11%7%
20213%11%7%
20203%12%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
304 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
46%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202546%39%52%
202455%39%52%
202353%39%52%
202258%41%54%
202158%42%54%
202055%42%54%
201941%43%56%
201841%44%56%
201746%47%58%
201646%47%58%
201546%48%58%
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# 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
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
40%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOkeechobee County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202540%27%26%
202428%26%26%
202330%27%25%
202229%27%25%
202129%26%25%
202031%25%24%
201950%26%24%
201850%25%23%
201743%26%22%
201643%25%22%
201543%24%21%
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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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