Private schools in Okeechobee County, FL
4 schools. About 488 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s FES / FTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee Adventist Christian School ✓ | 3-6 | 8 |
| Okeechobee Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 218 |
| Peace Lutheran School ✓ | K | 88 |
| Rock Solid Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-9 | 174 |
Okeechobee County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Okeechobee
- Among Florida counties
- 44th most private schools of 68; 0% of the state’s 2,784
- Typical school
- 218 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Rock Solid Christian Academy, 174 students; Okeechobee Christian Academy, 218 students
- Students per teacher
- 11.3 typical, 8 to 13.1 across 3 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 2, most often the Association of Christian Schools International
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships schools, list read October 8, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships, official page, read October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Okeechobee County
Neighboring counties
- St. Lucie County (40)
- Glades County (2)
- Indian River County (15)
- Martin County (16)
- Hendry County (4)
- Highlands County (17)
- Palm Beach County (139)
- Hardee County (4)
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