Top 10 Best Orlando Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 213 public schools serving 157,278 students in Orlando, FL (there are 139 private schools, serving 23,821 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Orlando, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Orlando, FL are Orlando Gifted Academy, Avalon Elementary School and Orlando Science Middle High Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orlando, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Orlando have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Orlando, FL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: 2-8
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Tanja King Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 245-1770
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Laureate Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 Laureate Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 730-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 935 students
Rank: #66.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2149 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6177
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #77.
Northlake Park Community Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9055 Northlake Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 852-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #88.
Audubon Park School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Grades: K-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #99.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
311 W Princeton St
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Lone Palm Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Stone Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15200 Stoneybrook Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7793
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #1212.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1313.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1414.
Baldwin Park Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1750 Common Way Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 897-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6909 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1616.
Flvs Full Time 6-8
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2145 Metro Center Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 2,987 students
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10025 Eagle Creek Sanctuary Bl
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 930-5592
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #1818.
Sun Blaze Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9101 Randal Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 203-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 958 students
Rank: #1919.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1356 S Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Castleview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9131 Taborfield Ave
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 909-5418
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12950 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #2222.
Moss Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9301 N Shore Golf Club Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 249-4747
Grades: PK-5
| 1,031 students
Rank: #2323.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8503 Daetwyler Dr
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Rank: #2424.
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2611 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #2525.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #2626.
Bay Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9150 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 876-7500
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2727.
Windy Ridge K-8
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,144 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4650 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Wetherbee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 E Wetherbee Rd
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 850-5130
Grades: PK-5
| 1,140 students
Rank: #3030.
Blankner K-8
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Grades: PK-8
| 810 students
Rank: #3131.
Lake Nona Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13700 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,541 students
Rank: #3232.
Cornerstone Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5903 Randolph Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Grades: K-8
| 960 students
Rank: #3333.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10401 Cypress Pavilion Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18501 Cypress Lake Glen Blvd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lake Eola Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 N Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
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Orlando, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32802
(407) 317-3209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 West Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32802
(407) 317-3209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7501 W Colonial Dr, #305
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-9002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5600 Clarcona Ocoee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 521-2495
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P O Box 691657
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 E Michigan Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
5575 South Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4185
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7510 Laurel Hill Oaks Cir
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
2201 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2424 Lnnx Lane
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6601 Central Florida Parkway
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
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
434 W Kennedy Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
135 North Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
228 N Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 658-9555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8101 Benrus St
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
1900 N Alafaya Trl Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 241-4700
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
10301 Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Grades: 3-8
| 40 students
2751 Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Grades: 9
| n/a students
6125 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
6125 North Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 650-4034
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1121 N Ferncreek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
1707 Florida Central Pkwy Ste
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
5850 T.g. Lee Boulevard Suite
Orlando, FL 32822
(305) 995-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
800 Grand St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Grades: PK-2
| 184 students
7531 Laurel Hill Oak Circle
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
2145 Metro Center Blvd
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 Orlando, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Orlando, FL include Orlando Gifted Academy, Avalon Elementary School and Orlando Science Middle High Charter.
How many public schools are located in Orlando, FL?
213 public schools are located in Orlando, FL.
What percentage of students in Orlando, FL go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Orlando, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orlando, FL?
Orlando, FL public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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