For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,251 students in 32817, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32817, FL are Arbor Ridge K-8, Ucp Bailes Community Academy and Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32817 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32817, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32817, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Ucp Bailes Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4780 Data Court
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10250 University Blvd
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 440-9293
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 440-9293
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Union Park Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1844 Westfall Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 249-6309
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 249-6309
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
32817, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Einstein Montessori Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
10301 Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Gr: 3-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32817, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32817, FL include Arbor Ridge K-8, Ucp Bailes Community Academy and Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 32817?
4 public middle schools are located in 32817.
What is the racial composition of students in 32817?
32817 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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