For the 2024 school year, there are 282 public schools serving 218,720 students in Orange County, FL (there are 205 private schools, serving 37,004 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Orange County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, FL are Orlando Gifted Academy, Dommerich Elementary School and Lake Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orange County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: 2-8
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Dommerich Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
601 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1407
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1407
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1351 Windemere Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-8888
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-8888
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Windermere Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11125 Park Ave
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 876-7520
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 876-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6255 New Independence Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 217-7727
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 217-7727
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Summerlake Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15450 Porter Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Grades: K-5
| 1,007 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Keenes Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5240 Keenes Pheasant Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 654-1351
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 654-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 1,039 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Whispering Oak Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Grades: PK-5
| 1,116 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Thornebrooke Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Thornebrooke Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 909-1301
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 909-1301
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1111.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13500 Tanja King Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #1212.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 245-1770
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 245-1770
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1414.
Laureate Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Laureate Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 730-8730
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 730-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 935 students
Rank: #1515.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2149 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6177
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6177
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #1616.
Northlake Park Community Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9055 Northlake Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 852-3500
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 852-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1717.
Audubon Park School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Grades: K-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #1818.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 W Princeton St
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1840
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1919.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Lone Palm Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1585
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2020.
Stone Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15200 Stoneybrook Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7793
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7793
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #2121.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #2222.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #2323.
Baldwin Park Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1750 Common Way Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 897-6400
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 897-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6909 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-2600
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #2525.
Flvs Full Time 6-8
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2145 Metro Center Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 2,987 students
Rank: #2626.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10025 Eagle Creek Sanctuary Bl
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 930-5592
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 930-5592
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #2727.
Sun Blaze Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9101 Randal Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 203-5110
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 203-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 958 students
Rank: #2828.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1356 S Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6320
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Castleview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9131 Taborfield Ave
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 909-5418
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 909-5418
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12950 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6410
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #3131.
Moss Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9301 N Shore Golf Club Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 249-4747
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 249-4747
Grades: PK-5
| 1,031 students
Rank: #3232.
Bay Lake Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12005 Silverlake Park Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 217-7960
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 217-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #3333.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8503 Daetwyler Dr
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Rank: #3434.
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2611 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #3535.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acclaim Academy-orange Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7501 W Colonial Dr, #305
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-9002
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-9002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5600 Clarcona Ocoee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 521-2495
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 521-2495
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Adolescent Therapeutic Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 691657
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 E Michigan Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Alpha Center (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5575 South Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4185
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4185
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7510 Laurel Hill Oaks Cir
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
2201 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Broward Science Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Lnnx Lane
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Florida Behavioral Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
6601 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 264-7626
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 264-7626
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cherokee (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
555 S Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
Children's Center For Education (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
434 W Kennedy Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Davinci Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
135 North Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
228 N Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 658-9555
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 658-9555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Durrance Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
8101 Benrus St
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
East Orlando Education Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1900 N Alafaya Trl Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 241-4700
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 241-4700
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Einstein Montessori Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
10301 Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Grades: 3-8
| 40 students
2751 Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Excel High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
6125 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Excel School Professional Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6125 North Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 650-4034
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 650-4034
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1121 N Ferncreek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
1707 Florida Central Pkwy Ste
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning - Northwest (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5850 T.g. Lee Boulevard Suite
Orlando, FL 32822
(305) 995-1000
Orlando, FL 32822
(305) 995-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
800 Grand St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Grades: PK-2
| 184 students
Home Builders Institute (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7531 Laurel Hill Oak Circle
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Imani Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
2145 Metro Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 513-3587
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 513-3587
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orange County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, FL include Orlando Gifted Academy, Dommerich Elementary School and Lake Whitney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orange County, FL?
282 public schools are located in Orange County, FL.
What percentage of students in Orange County, FL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Orange County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County, FL?
Orange County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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