Summary:
Osteen, Florida, is home to a single public school, Osteen Elementary School, a PK-5 school serving 523 students within the Volusia County school district.
As the only school in the city, Osteen Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance. In the 2025-2026 school year, it outperformed both the Volusia district and the state of Florida in every tested subject and grade level except one. The school has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 49th percentile (2-star rating) in 2023-2024 to the 68th percentile (3-star rating) in 2025-2026. Its strongest performance is in 4th grade, where 88% of students were proficient in math, compared to 66% district-wide and 65% statewide. The school also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate (27.7%) than the district (34.1%) and state (31.4%), and serves a student population where 49.9% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
A key area for attention is 5th grade, where students scored the lowest in both math and English Language Arts compared to other grades. In 5th grade ELA, proficiency fell to 58%, slightly below the district (60%) and state (61%) averages. This suggests a potential "slump" before middle school that may benefit from targeted support. Overall, Osteen Elementary demonstrates a strong, positive school culture with effective teaching, particularly in the early grades, making it a standout choice for families in the area.
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