For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,282 students in Sanford, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sanford, FL are Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway, Sanford Middle School and Galileo School For Gifted Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sanford, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3755 Skyway Dr
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 638-9696
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 638-9696
Gr: PK-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Sanford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 S French Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-6150
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Galileo School For Gifted Learning
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 E State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
(321) 249-9221
Sanford, FL 32771
(321) 249-9221
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2330 E Sr 46
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-6550
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Scps Consequence Unit
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E 28th St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 708-7640
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 708-7640
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
John Polk Alternative School
Alternative School
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Academy
Alternative School
1722 W Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-7827
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-7827
Gr: 1-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Seminole County Detention Center
Alternative School
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0317
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0317
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Gr: K-12
Sanford, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cyber High Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
2720 West 25th Street
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-1212
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-1212
Rays Of Hope Charter School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1780 Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-5010
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Scps Goals Ii (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
401 Pecan St Grove/sanford
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Scps Seminole Alternatives (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
520 W Lake Mary Blvd Suite 301
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Seminole County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6400 East Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-000
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-000
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sanford, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sanford, FL include Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway, Sanford Middle School and Galileo School For Gifted Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in Sanford?
10 public middle schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sanford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sanford include: Millennium Middle School vs. Sanford Middle School, Sanford Middle School vs. Millennium Middle School, Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway vs. Galileo School For Gifted Learning
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