For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,436 students in Orange City, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 368 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Orange City, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Orange City, FL are Manatee Cove Elementary School, River Springs Middle School and Orange City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange City, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Orange City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orange City, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manatee Cove Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
734 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5200
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Rank: #22.
River Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Ohio Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 456-5346
Grades: 6-8
| 1,188 students
Rank: #33.
Orange City Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 E University Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5215
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
University High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5274
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5274
Grades: 9-12
| 2,837 students
Orange City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Learning Center West (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 West Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Grades: 7-10
| 101 students
1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 575-4076
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
2700 Enterprise Rd
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-3856
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-3856
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orange City, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Orange City, FL include Manatee Cove Elementary School, River Springs Middle School and Orange City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orange City?
4 public schools are located in Orange City.
What percentage of students in Orange City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Orange City are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange City?
Orange City public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orange City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orange City include: Orange City Elementary School vs. Manatee Cove Elementary School, Manatee Cove Elementary School vs. Orange City Elementary School
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