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Top 10 Best Orange County Public Schools (2022)

For the 2022 school year, there are 281 public schools serving 215,356 students in Orange County, FL. Orange County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, FL are Orlando Gifted Academy, Independence 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 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 59%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Orange County Public Schools (2022)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
(1)
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: 1-8
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6255 New Independence Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 217-7727
Grades: K-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Whitney Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1351 Windemere Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-8888
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thornebrooke Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Thornebrooke Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 909-1301
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Whispering Oak Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Grades: PK-5
| 1,035 students
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
(1)
1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 245-1770
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Windermere Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11125 Park Ave
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 876-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #88.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #99.
Hope Charter
Charter School
Math: 86% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
(3)
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1010.
Dommerich Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1407
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #1111.
Avalon Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13500 Tanja King Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Audubon Park School
Math: 82% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Grades: K-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Laureate Park Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 Laureate Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 730-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 893 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Eola Charter
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
(1)
135 N Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #1515.
Avalon Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Grades: 5-8
| 988 students
Rank: #1616.
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2611 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: K-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1717.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2149 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6177
Grades: K-5
| 757 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr. Phillips Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6909 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #1919.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: #2020.
Stone Lakes Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15200 Stoneybrook Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7793
Grades: K-5
| 667 students
Rank: #2121.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
Math: 79% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Grades: PK-8
| 760 students
Rank: #2222.
Keenes Crossing Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5240 Keenes Pheasant Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 654-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #2323.
Lake Nona Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13700 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,474 students
Rank: #2424.
Windy Ridge K-8
Math: 78% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
(1)
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,153 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Bay Lake Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12005 Silverlake Park Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 217-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Columbia Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18501 Cypress Lake Glen Blvd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #2727.
Pinecrest Creek Charter
Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Lee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 757-2706
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
Rank: #2828.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 3,480 students
Rank: #2929.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5903 Randolph Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Grades: K-8
| 984 students
Rank: #3030.
Baldwin Park Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
(2)
1750 Common Way Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 897-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Sunridge Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
(2)
14955 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Grades: 6-8
| 1,340 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Westbrooke Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Tomyn Blvd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-6228
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #3333.
Wolf Lake Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1771 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3342
Grades: PK-5
| 987 students
Rank: #3434.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Lone Palm Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #3535.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10401 Cypress Pavilion Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Orange County, FL

Orange County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
118-e-sw-5 (Closed 2021)
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
133-e-e-6 (Closed 2016)
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32802
(407) 317-3209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2-m-e-1 (Closed 2012)
445 West Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
43-e-se-2 (Closed 2021)
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32802
(407) 317-3209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
72 E W 7 (Closed 2021)
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Acclaim Academy-orange Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7501 W Colonial Dr, #305
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Adolescent Therapeutic Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 691657
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ae Lakeside (Closed 2010)
1718 E Michigan Ave
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alternative Education Center-fsi High School (Closed 2009)
7510 Laurel Hill Oaks Cir
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Avalon Center For Technical Excellence (Closed 2010)
2201 Crown Hill Blvd
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
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Children's Center For Education (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
434 W Kennedy Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Cte Virtual Center (Closed 2021)
445 W Amelia St
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
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Dream Lake Elementary School (Closed 2021)
800 N Wells St
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 884-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
228 N Semoran Blvd
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
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Einstein Montessori Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
10301 Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Grades: 3-8
| 40 students
Evans High 9th Grade Center (Closed 2011)
2751 Apopka Vineland Rd
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
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fern Creek Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1121 N Ferncreek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Florida Connections Academy (Closed 2010)
1707 Florida Central Pkwy Ste
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Grand Avenue Primary Learning Center (Closed 2018)
800 Grand St
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
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Imani Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
K-8 Connections Virtual School Continuity Program (Closed 2012)
2145 Metro Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 513-3587
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Kaley Elementary School (Closed 2021)
1600 E Kaley St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6421
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Kids Community College Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1475 E Silver Star Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 982-2421
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Lake Como School (Closed 2021)
2450 E Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 695 students
Magnolia Special Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1900 Matterhorne Road
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6499
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
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