Photo: Freeholdman12 · CC BY 4.0Kissimmee’s public schools score below 75% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 41% of Kissimmee’s students scored proficient, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kissimmee, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kissimmee’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 41% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,868 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
UCP Osceola Charter School, Kissimmee Charter Academy, Main Street High School, Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry, Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Osceola Science Charter School, Mater Palms Academy, Holy Redeemer Catholic School (private), Ibck Educational Center (private), Trinity Lutheran School (private), Kissimmee Christian Academy (private), New Direction Academy - Kissimmee (private), Kingdom Kids Christian Academy (private), Freedomland Christian Academy (private), International School for Autism/Global Leaders Aca (private), Cadest (private), Piece of Heaven Christian Academy Inc. (private), Faith Harvest Christian Academy (private), Shinning Star Christian Preparatory Academy (private) and MT. Sinai Arts Preparatory Academy (private) are in town. Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Kissimmee’s grade
C: better than 25% of Florida school districts, #559 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kissimmee, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Kissimmee · depends on your address
Knights Point K-8
Grades PK–8 · 1,239 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Kissimmee Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 892 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Denn John Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 809 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Kissimmee · depends on your address
Knights Point K-8
Grades PK–8 · 1,239 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Kissimmee Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 892 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Denn John Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 809 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Kissimmee · depends on your address
Knights Point K-8
Grades PK–8 · 1,239 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Kissimmee Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 892 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Denn John Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 809 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Kissimmee
Osceola High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Kissimmee
Osceola High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Kissimmee
Osceola High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Kissimmee
Osceola High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Kissimmee’s public schools are run by Osceola County School District, which also serves St. Cloud. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Kissimmee vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Kissimmee’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee | C | Osceola County |
Every school in Kissimmee
33 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Kissimmee’s schools
Are Kissimmee’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Kissimmee children attend score below 75% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #559 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 21%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kissimmee in?
Osceola County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 75,314 students in 81 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kissimmee kids go to high school?
Osceola High School, with 2,345 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Kissimmee’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Osceola County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Kissimmee spend per student?
$10,868 in Osceola County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Kissimmee?
Yes: Holy Redeemer Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 534 students), Ibck Educational Center (religious, grades PK–12, 232 students), Trinity Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–12, 213 students), Kissimmee Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 187 students), New Direction Academy - Kissimmee (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 153 students), Kingdom Kids Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–6, 150 students), Freedomland Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 120 students), International School for Autism/Global Leaders Aca (religious, grades PK–12, 119 students), Cadest (nonsectarian, grades 7–12, 90 students), Piece of Heaven Christian Academy Inc. (religious, grades 3–12, 32 students), Faith Harvest Christian Academy (religious, grades K–11, 22 students), Shinning Star Christian Preparatory Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–3, 16 students) and MT. Sinai Arts Preparatory Academy (religious, grades 2–12, 16 students). Kissimmee also has 7 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Kissimmee families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.