6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Orlando, Florida

299 schools · 163 Elementary · 32 Middle · 39 High · 65 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 199

Private: 100

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Estimated Scores: 31%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $81,761
Median home value: $364,853
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40%
Avg commute: 27 min
Owner-occupied homes: 56%

How Orlando compares

Florida rank

#127 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Florida avg (6.4)

Median household income

$82k

109% of Florida median

Schools in this city

274

About Schools in Orlando, Florida

Orlando's public school landscape spans 192 ranked schools with an average score of 6.5 out of 10. That average sits in solid middle ground, but the spread matters more than the mean: 73 schools — 38% of the total — score 7 or higher, giving parents a real set of strong options to work with.

The top of the rankings belongs to Orlando Gifted Academy, a middle school scoring 9.5 out of 10 — the highest mark in the city. At the elementary level, Princeton Elementary (9.4) and Bay Meadows Elementary (9.0) lead the pack, with Northlake Park Community Elementary (8.9) and Orlando Science Elementary Charter (8.8) close behind. Four of the city's five top-ranked schools are elementary programs, which matters for families making long-horizon enrollment decisions: the supply of strong early options is real, and getting in early pays forward.

The presence of a gifted-program school and a charter school in the top five signals that specialized programs in Orlando are genuine academic standouts, not exceptions to the general pattern. Orlando Gifted Academy's 9.5 score makes it the city's clear performance leader at the middle school level, while Orlando Science Elementary Charter's 8.8 shows the charter sector is competitive with the highest-scoring traditional public schools on the list.

For parents comparing schools across Orlando, the 38% rate of schools scoring 7 or above means strong options exist — but they are not evenly distributed by neighborhood. Attendance zone matters significantly in this market, and two zip codes a short distance apart can represent a meaningful gap in school quality. Parents who can navigate application processes for gifted and charter programs gain access to some of the city's top performers regardless of home address. The practical move: identify target schools first, then evaluate neighborhoods around them. With 73 high-scoring schools citywide, the supply of quality options is substantial — the challenge is knowing where to look.

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Elementary Schools

163 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	PRINCETON ELEMENTARY 450 students · Pre-K–5th	450	Pre-K–5th	9.3
2	BAY MEADOWS ELEMENTARY 722 students · Pre-K–5th	722	Pre-K–5th	9.0
3	ENDEAVOR ELEMENTARY 580 students · Pre-K–5th	580	Pre-K–5th	8.9
4	VISTA POINTE ELEMENTARY 525 students · Pre-K–5th	525	Pre-K–5th	8.8
5	WYNDHAM LAKES ELEMENTARY 601 students · Pre-K–5th	601	Pre-K–5th	8.7
6	WATERFORD ELEMENTARY 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	8.6
7	RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY 577 students · Pre-K–5th	577	Pre-K–5th	8.6
8	NORTHLAKE PARK COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY 657 students · Pre-K–5th	657	Pre-K–5th	8.6
9	EAGLE CREEK ELEMENTARY 841 students · Pre-K–5th	841	Pre-K–5th	8.6
10	BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY 774 students · Pre-K–5th	774	Pre-K–5th	8.5
11	CYPRESS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY 712 students · Pre-K–5th	712	Pre-K–5th	8.5
12	PINECREST PREPARATORY CHARTER 292 students · Kindergarten–8th	292	Kindergarten–8th	8.5
13	DR. PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY 686 students · Pre-K–5th	686	Pre-K–5th	8.4
14	WEST CREEK ELEMENTARY 584 students · Pre-K–5th	584	Pre-K–5th	8.4
15	TIMBER LAKES ELEMENTARY 683 students · Kindergarten–5th	683	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
16	ORLANDO SCIENCE ELEMENTARY CHARTER 717 students · Kindergarten–5th	717	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
17	HILLCREST ELEMENTARY 485 students · Kindergarten–5th	485	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
18	LAUREATE PARK ELEMENTARY 1,162 students · Pre-K–5th	1,162	Pre-K–5th	8.3
19	AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL 1,236 students · Pre-K–8th	1,236	Pre-K–8th	8.3
20	PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY 486 students · Pre-K–5th	486	Pre-K–5th	8.2
21	WEDGEFIELD SCHOOL 967 students · Pre-K–8th	967	Pre-K–8th	8.2
22	AZALEA PARK ELEMENTARY 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	8.1
23	ROCK LAKE ELEMENTARY 308 students · Pre-K–5th	308	Pre-K–5th	8.1
24	DEERWOOD ELEMENTARY 490 students · Pre-K–5th	490	Pre-K–5th	8.1
25	HUNTERS CREEK ELEMENTARY 754 students · Pre-K–5th	754	Pre-K–5th	8.1

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26	FLORIDA VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2,294 students · Kindergarten–5th	2,294	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
27	LAKE COMO SCHOOL 887 students · Pre-K–8th	887	Pre-K–8th	8.0
28	BLANKNER K-8 802 students · Pre-K–8th	802	Pre-K–8th	8.0
29	IVEY LANE ELEMENTARY 305 students · Pre-K–5th	305	Pre-K–5th	8.0
30	HIDDEN OAKS ELEMENTARY 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	8.0
31	MOSS PARK ELEMENTARY 937 students · Pre-K–5th	937	Pre-K–5th	8.0
32	WASHINGTON SHORES ELEMENTARY 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	7.9
33	PALM LAKE ELEMENTARY 604 students · Kindergarten–5th	604	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
34	OAKSHIRE ELEMENTARY 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	7.9
35	AVALON ELEMENTARY 579 students · Kindergarten–5th	579	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
36	ORLO VISTA ELEMENTARY 439 students · Pre-K–5th	439	Pre-K–5th	7.8
37	LOCKHART ELEMENTARY 415 students · Pre-K–5th	415	Pre-K–5th	7.8
38	MICHAEL MCCOY ELEMENTARY 450 students · Pre-K–5th	450	Pre-K–5th	7.8
39	ARBOR RIDGE K-8 773 students · Pre-K–8th	773	Pre-K–8th	7.8
40	SUNRISE ELEMENTARY 492 students · Pre-K–5th	492	Pre-K–5th	7.8
41	STONE LAKES ELEMENTARY 628 students · Kindergarten–5th	628	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
42	LAKE WESTON ELEMENTARY 423 students · Pre-K–5th	423	Pre-K–5th	7.7
43	DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY 385 students · Kindergarten–5th	385	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
44	PINECREST CREEK CHARTER 131 students · Kindergarten–5th	131	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
45	WESTPOINTE ELEMENTARY 734 students · Pre-K–5th	734	Pre-K–5th	7.7
46	PINELOCH ELEMENTARY 750 students · Pre-K–5th	750	Pre-K–5th	7.6
47	OAK HILL ELEMENTARY 456 students · Pre-K–5th	456	Pre-K–5th	7.6
48	PASSPORT CHARTER 181 students · Kindergarten–8th	181	Kindergarten–8th	7.6
49	CASTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY 545 students · Pre-K–5th	545	Pre-K–5th	7.6
50	SUN BLAZE ELEMENTARY 1,180 students · Kindergarten–5th	1,180	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
51	STONEWYCK ELEMENTARY 667 students · Pre-K–5th	667	Pre-K–5th	7.6
52	ORANGE CENTER ELEMENTARY 306 students · Pre-K–5th	306	Pre-K–5th	7.5
53	TANGELO PARK ELEMENTARY 492 students · Pre-K–5th	492	Pre-K–5th	7.4
54	ECCLESTON ELEMENTARY 372 students · Kindergarten–5th	372	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
55	VENTURA ELEMENTARY 581 students · Pre-K–5th	581	Pre-K–5th	7.4
56	LAKE GEORGE ELEMENTARY 468 students · Pre-K–5th	468	Pre-K–5th	7.4
57	UCP PINE HILLS CHARTER 160 students · Pre-K–5th	160	Pre-K–5th	7.4
58	ANDOVER ELEMENTARY 698 students · Pre-K–5th	698	Pre-K–5th	7.4
59	UNION PARK ELEMENTARY 464 students · Pre-K–5th	464	Pre-K–5th	7.3
60	ENGELWOOD ELEMENTARY 532 students · Pre-K–5th	532	Pre-K–5th	7.3
61	WINDY RIDGE K-8 1,172 students · Pre-K–8th	1,172	Pre-K–8th	7.3
62	LAWTON CHILES ELEMENTARY 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	7.3
63	WETHERBEE ELEMENTARY 954 students · Pre-K–5th	954	Pre-K–5th	7.3
64	CATALINA ELEMENTARY 551 students · Pre-K–5th	551	Pre-K–5th	7.2
65	ROSEMONT ELEMENTARY 561 students · Pre-K–5th	561	Pre-K–5th	7.2
66	MEADOW WOODS ELEMENTARY 660 students · Pre-K–5th	660	Pre-K–5th	7.1
67	FORSYTH WOODS ELEMENTARY 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	7.1
68	LEGENDS ACADEMY CHARTER 303 students · Pre-K–8th	303	Pre-K–8th	7.1
69	RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT GOLDENROD 1,156 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,156	Kindergarten–8th	7.1
70	MOLLIE RAY ELEMENTARY 420 students · Pre-K–5th	420	Pre-K–5th	7.0
71	LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY 399 students · Pre-K–5th	399	Pre-K–5th	7.0
72	VISTA LAKES ELEMENTARY 542 students · Pre-K–5th	542	Pre-K–5th	7.0
73	MILLENNIA GARDENS ELEMENTARY 833 students · Pre-K–5th	833	Pre-K–5th	7.0
74	VILLAGE PARK ELEMENTARY 651 students · Kindergarten–5th	651	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
75	HIAWASSEE ELEMENTARY 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	6.9
76	PERSHING SCHOOL 1,091 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,091	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
77	PINAR ELEMENTARY 363 students · Pre-K–5th	363	Pre-K–5th	6.9
78	WATERBRIDGE ELEMENTARY 551 students · Pre-K–5th	551	Pre-K–5th	6.9
79	SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY 517 students · Pre-K–5th	517	Pre-K–5th	6.9
80	UCP DOWNTOWN CHARTER 179 students · Pre-K–5th	179	Pre-K–5th	6.9
81	CAMELOT ELEMENTARY 594 students · Pre-K–5th	594	Pre-K–5th	6.9
82	CONWAY ELEMENTARY 449 students · Pre-K–5th	449	Pre-K–5th	6.8
83	CHENEY ELEMENTARY 402 students · Pre-K–5th	402	Pre-K–5th	6.8
84	CHICKASAW ELEMENTARY 527 students · Pre-K–5th	527	Pre-K–5th	6.8
85	RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT HUNTERS CREEK 1,538 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,538	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
86	LAKE SILVER ELEMENTARY 410 students · Pre-K–5th	410	Pre-K–5th	6.7
87	JOHN YOUNG ELEMENTARY 649 students · Pre-K–5th	649	Pre-K–5th	6.7
88	WEST OAKS ELEMENTARY 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	6.7
89	UCP BAILES COMMUNITY ACADEMY 506 students · Kindergarten–8th	506	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
90	SADLER ELEMENTARY 722 students · Pre-K–5th	722	Pre-K–5th	6.6
91	RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY 469 students · Pre-K–5th	469	Pre-K–5th	6.6
92	THREE POINTS ELEMENTARY 471 students · Pre-K–5th	471	Pre-K–5th	6.6
93	PRAIRIE LAKE ELEMENTARY 818 students · Pre-K–5th	818	Pre-K–5th	6.5
94	MATER ACADEMY NARCOOSSEE 735 students · Kindergarten–8th	735	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
95	SALLY RIDE ELEMENTARY 392 students · Pre-K–5th	392	Pre-K–5th	6.4
96	BONNEVILLE ELEMENTARY 449 students · Pre-K–5th	449	Pre-K–5th	6.4
97	COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY 499 students · Pre-K–5th	499	Pre-K–5th	6.4
98	SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY 1,001 students · Pre-K–5th	1,001	Pre-K–5th	6.3
99	LAKE GEM ELEMENTARY 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	6.2
100	WILLIAM FRANGUS ELEMENTARY 405 students · Kindergarten–5th	405	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
101	SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY 419 students · Pre-K–5th	419	Pre-K–5th	6.1
102	MILLENNIA ELEMENTARY 810 students · Pre-K–5th	810	Pre-K–5th	6.1
103	PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY 668 students · Pre-K–5th	668	Pre-K–5th	6.0
104	EAST LAKE ELEMENTARY 475 students · Pre-K–5th	475	Pre-K–5th	5.9
105	RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY 548 students · Pre-K–5th	548	Pre-K–5th	5.8
106	METROWEST ELEMENTARY 559 students · Pre-K–5th	559	Pre-K–5th	5.5
107	RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT CHICKASAW TRAIL 941 students · Kindergarten–8th	941	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
108	ORANGE COUNTY PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER 305 students · Kindergarten–8th	305	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
109	OCPS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE 941 students · Pre-K–8th	941	Pre-K–8th	5.5
110	SHINGLE CREEK ELEMENTARY 696 students · Pre-K–5th	696	Pre-K–5th	5.3
111	WINEGARD ELEMENTARY 667 students · Pre-K–5th	667	Pre-K–5th	5.3
112	SAND LAKE ELEMENTARY 713 students · Pre-K–5th	713	Pre-K–5th	5.2
113	CASTLEVIEW ELEMENTARY 737 students · Kindergarten–5th	737	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
114	UCP OSCEOLA CHARTER SCHOOL 235 students · Pre-K–5th	235	Pre-K–5th	4.8
115	ROLLING HILLS ELEMENTARY 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	4.7
116	PALMETTO ELEMENTARY 835 students · Pre-K–5th	835	Pre-K–5th	4.7
117	UCP WEST ORANGE CHARTER 269 students · Pre-K–6th	269	Pre-K–6th	4.6
118	LAKE EOLA CHARTER 194 students · Kindergarten–8th	194	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
119	ASPIRE ACADEMY CHARTER 100 students · Kindergarten–5th	100	Kindergarten–5th	4.2
120	LANCASTER ELEMENTARY 574 students · Pre-K–5th	574	Pre-K–5th	4.0
121	LUCIOUS AND EMMA NIXON ACADEMY CHARTER 86 students · Kindergarten–5th	86	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
122	EAGLES NEST ELEMENTARY 599 students · Pre-K–5th	599	Pre-K–5th	3.6
Private Schools 41 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MUSLIM ACADEMY OF GREATER ORLANDO Private 267 students · Pre-K–8th	267	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ST JAMES CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Private 403 students · Pre-K–8th	403	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ORLANDO JUNIOR ACADEMY Private 148 students · Pre-K–8th	148	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ORLANDO JEWISH DAYSCHOOL Private 73 students · Kindergarten–8th	73	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	MONTESSORI WAY SCHOOL Private 80 students · Pre-K–6th	80	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
6	UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 36 students · Pre-K–3rd	36	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
7	ST CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 286 students · Pre-K–8th	286	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 288 students · Pre-K–8th	288	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	CRANIUM ACADEMY Private 33 students · Pre-K–2nd	33	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
10	MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF EAST ORLANDO Private 34 students · Pre-K–6th	34	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
11	TRACE ACADEMY Private 92 students · Kindergarten–8th	92	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
12	KIDS KINGDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	ORLANDO JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Private 76 students · Pre-K–8th	76	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	THE CONRAD ACADEMY Private 155 students · Kindergarten–5th	155	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
15	FIRST PHASE CORE ACADEMY Private 88 students · Pre-K–8th	88	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 544 students · Pre-K–8th	544	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	ST ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
18	ST JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 444 students · Pre-K–8th	444	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	ABSOLUTE EXCELLENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Private 79 students · Pre-K–8th	79	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	DEEPER ROOT ACADEMY Private 62 students · Pre-K–8th	62	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
21	MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ORLANDO Private 47 students · Kindergarten–7th	47	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
22	PRECIOUS CREATIONS II Private 144 students · Kindergarten–5th	144	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
23	RADIANT LIFE ACADEMY Private 168 students · Pre-K–8th	168	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
24	BERYL WISDOM ADVENTIST SCHOOL Private 80 students · Pre-K–8th	80	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	FIRST PHASE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Private 111 students · Pre-K–8th	111	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
26	TRI-L CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 74 students · Kindergarten–8th	74	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
27	KINGSWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 352 students · Pre-K–8th	352	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
28	DREAM BIG ACADEMY OF LEARNING CORP. Private 45 students · Kindergarten–5th	45	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
29	MERIDIAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 56 students · Kindergarten–8th	56	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
30	STARCHILD ACADEMY Private 25 students · Pre-K–1st	25	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
31	FAITH ACADEMY Private 28 students · Kindergarten–7th	28	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
32	KIDS NOW ACADEMY I Private 19 students · Kindergarten–4th	19	Kindergarten–4th	Not Rated
33	COLOSSUS PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 6 students · 6th–10th	6	6th–10th	Not Rated
34	BEST MEMORIES ACADEMY Private 25 students · Pre-K–2nd	25	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
35	FONROSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 7 students · Kindergarten–4th	7	Kindergarten–4th	Not Rated
36	HIGHER DIMENSION OF LEARNING ACADEMY Private 6 students · Kindergarten–5th	6	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
37	LEADERS IN LEARNING ACADEMY Private 9 students · Kindergarten–8th	9	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
38	FIORELLA PREPARATORY SCHOOL LLC Private 14 students · Pre-K–1st	14	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
39	BALDWIN OAKS ACADEMY Private 8 students · Pre-K–T1	8	Pre-K–T1	Not Rated
40	SPELLMAN PREP SCHOOL Private 6 students · Kindergarten–TK	6	Kindergarten–TK	Not Rated
41	LITTLE LORDS AND LADIES CHRISTIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 13 students · Kindergarten–3rd	13	Kindergarten–3rd	Not Rated

Middle Schools

32 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY 425 students · 2nd–8th	425	2nd–8th	9.4
2	ODYSSEY MIDDLE 674 students · 6th–8th	674	6th–8th	7.1
3	CARVER MIDDLE 635 students · 6th–8th	635	6th–8th	6.9
4	DISCOVERY MIDDLE 787 students · 6th–8th	787	6th–8th	6.8
5	HUNTERS CREEK MIDDLE 1,112 students · 6th–8th	1,112	6th–8th	6.6
6	LAKE NONA MIDDLE 1,775 students · 6th–8th	1,775	6th–8th	6.5
7	GLENRIDGE MIDDLE 1,069 students · 6th–8th	1,069	6th–8th	6.4
8	CORNER LAKE MIDDLE 781 students · 6th–8th	781	6th–8th	6.4
9	AVALON MIDDLE 864 students · 6th–8th	864	6th–8th	6.4
10	HOWARD MIDDLE 1,124 students · 6th–8th	1,124	6th–8th	6.3
11	MEADOWBROOK MIDDLE 894 students · 6th–8th	894	6th–8th	6.3
12	UNION PARK MIDDLE 667 students · 6th–8th	667	6th–8th	6.2
13	CONWAY MIDDLE 708 students · 6th–8th	708	6th–8th	6.2
14	LIBERTY MIDDLE 896 students · 6th–8th	896	6th–8th	6.2
15	WESTRIDGE MIDDLE 1,201 students · 6th–8th	1,201	6th–8th	6.1
16	SOUTHWEST MIDDLE 1,323 students · 6th–8th	1,323	6th–8th	6.1
17	TIMBER SPRINGS MIDDLE 1,067 students · 6th–8th	1,067	6th–8th	6.1
18	MEADOW WOODS MIDDLE 829 students · 5th–8th	829	5th–8th	6.0
19	LOCKHART MIDDLE 741 students · 6th–8th	741	6th–8th	5.9
20	FLORIDA VIRTUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 2,571 students · 6th–8th	2,571	6th–8th	5.7
21	SOUTH CREEK MIDDLE 1,077 students · 6th–8th	1,077	6th–8th	5.7
22	LEGACY MIDDLE 697 students · 6th–8th	697	6th–8th	5.7
23	ROBERTO CLEMENTE MIDDLE 858 students · 6th–8th	858	6th–8th	5.5
24	INNOVATION MIDDLE 1,318 students · 6th–8th	1,318	6th–8th	5.5
25	JUDSON B WALKER MIDDLE 897 students · 6th–8th	897	6th–8th	5.0

Show 7 more middle schools

26	ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE 997 students · 6th–8th	997	6th–8th	4.9
27	FREEDOM MIDDLE 1,151 students · 6th–8th	1,151	6th–8th	4.9
28	CHAIN OF LAKES MIDDLE 1,052 students · 6th–8th	1,052	6th–8th	4.5
29	MEMORIAL MIDDLE 826 students · 6th–8th	826	6th–8th	4.2
30	COLLEGE PARK MIDDLE 695 students · 6th–8th	695	6th–8th	3.8
31	INNOVATIONS MIDDLE CHARTER 172 students · 6th–9th	172	6th–9th	2.5
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	JUDAH TEMPLE ACADEMY OUTREACH CENTER Private 2 students · 1st–1st	2	1st–1st	Not Rated

High Schools

39 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ORLANDO SCIENCE MIDDLE HIGH CHARTER 1,453 students · 6th–12th	1,453	6th–12th	8.2
2	ACCESS CHARTER 128 students · 6th–12th	128	6th–12th	7.3
3	UNIVERSAL EDUCATION CENTER 34 students · 10th–12th	34	10th–12th	7.2
4	PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS 43 students · 6th–12th	43	6th–12th	7.0
5	ORANGE YOUTH ACADEMY 40 students · 7th–12th	40	7th–12th	7.0
6	ACCELERATION WEST 236 students · 7th–12th	236	7th–12th	6.9
7	BETA 58 students · 6th–12th	58	6th–12th	6.2
8	EAST RIVER HIGH 2,006 students · 9th–12th	2,006	9th–12th	6.1
9	TIMBER CREEK HIGH 3,574 students · 9th–12th	3,574	9th–12th	6.0
10	ACCELERATION EAST 235 students · 8th–12th	235	8th–12th	5.8
11	CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER 92 students · 6th–12th	92	6th–12th	5.8
12	WILLIAM R BOONE HIGH 2,769 students · 9th–12th	2,769	9th–12th	5.7
13	JONES HIGH 1,619 students · 9th–12th	1,619	9th–12th	5.7
14	FREEDOM HIGH 2,513 students · 9th–12th	2,513	9th–12th	5.7
15	LAKE NONA HIGH 4,546 students · 9th–12th	4,546	9th–12th	5.5
16	UNIVERSITY HIGH 2,561 students · 9th–12th	2,561	9th–12th	5.4
17	UCP TRANSITIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER 156 students · 6th–12th	156	6th–12th	5.3
18	CYPRESS CREEK HIGH 3,435 students · 9th–12th	3,435	9th–12th	5.2
19	MAYNARD EVANS HIGH 2,403 students · 9th–12th	2,403	9th–12th	5.2
20	PROSPERITAS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER 99 students · 9th–12th	99	9th–12th	5.2
21	SUNSHINE HIGH SCHOOL-GREATER ORLANDO CAMPUS 333 students · 7th–12th	333	7th–12th	5.0
22	COLONIAL HIGH 3,389 students · 8th–12th	3,389	8th–12th	4.9
23	DR. PHILLIPS HIGH 3,042 students · 8th–12th	3,042	8th–12th	4.9
24	WORKFORCE ADVANTAGE ACADEMY CHARTER 286 students · 10th–12th	286	10th–12th	4.9
25	EDGEWATER HIGH 2,011 students · 9th–12th	2,011	9th–12th	4.8

Show 14 more high schools

26	OLYMPIA HIGH 2,952 students · 8th–12th	2,952	8th–12th	4.8
27	FLORIDA VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL 4,037 students · 9th–12th	4,037	9th–12th	4.7
28	CHANCERY HIGH CHARTER 388 students · 7th–12th	388	7th–12th	4.7
29	ECON RIVER HIGH CHARTER 290 students · 7th–12th	290	7th–12th	4.6
30	LAKE BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL 2,006 students · 9th–12th	2,006	9th–12th	4.6
31	OAK RIDGE HIGH 2,562 students · 8th–12th	2,562	8th–12th	4.2
32	SIMON YOUTH FOUND ACAD AT OUTLET MKTPLCE 17 students · 10th–12th	17	10th–12th	—
33	JUVENILE OFFENDERS PROGRAM 13 students · 7th–12th	13	7th–12th	—
34	PINECREST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 6 students · 6th–12th	6	6th–12th	—
35	MATER ACADEMY NARCOOSSEE HIGH SCHOOL 98 students · 9th–12th	98	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	BISHOP MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,391 students · 9th–12th	1,391	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	CENTER ACADEMY - WATERFORD LAKES Private 74 students · 5th–12th	74	5th–12th	Not Rated
3	EDUCATIVE CENTER EL REDENTOR Private 185 students · 9th–12th	185	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	NEW DIRECTIONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF ORLANDO Private 83 students · 7th–12th	83	7th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

65 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	UCP EAST CHARTER 116 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	116	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.8
2	MAGNOLIA SCHOOL 115 students · Pre-K–12th	115	Pre-K–12th	7.2
3	JUVENILE DETENTION 85 students · Kindergarten–12th	85	Kindergarten–12th	7.2
4	POSITIVE PATHWAYS TRANSITION CENTER 306 students · Kindergarten–12th	306	Kindergarten–12th	6.3
5	SILVER PINES ACADEMY K-12 LEARNING CENTER 89 students · Pre-K–12th	89	Pre-K–12th	6.2
6	OCVS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE 1,032 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,032	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
7	PRINCETON HOUSE CHARTER 110 students · Pre-K–12th	110	Pre-K–12th	5.3
8	DEVEREUX TREATMENT PROGRAM 32 students · Kindergarten–12th	32	Kindergarten–12th	4.6
9	VILLAGE 8 students · 4th–12th	8	4th–12th	—
10	OCVS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM 20 students · Kindergarten–12th	20	Kindergarten–12th	—
11	WASHINGTON SHORES PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER 87 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	87	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
Private Schools 54 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	LEADERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 192 students · Pre-K–12th	192	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 116 students · Kindergarten–12th	116	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	GENERATION Z ACADEMY Private 360 students · Pre-K–12th	360	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	MORNING STAR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 65 students · 1st–12th	65	1st–12th	Not Rated
5	PINE CASTLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 243 students · Pre-K–12th	243	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	FAMILY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ORLANDO Private 194 students · Kindergarten–12th	194	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	CHANGING LIVES ACADEMY INC. Private 91 students · Kindergarten–12th	91	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
8	REGENCY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 166 students · Pre-K–10th	166	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
9	AZALEA PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL Private 166 students · Pre-K–12th	166	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
10	IBN SEENA ACADEMY Private 346 students · Kindergarten–11th	346	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
11	ACADEMY FOR AUTISM Private 60 students · Kindergarten–12th	60	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
12	EASTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 257 students · Pre-K–12th	257	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
13	FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Private 593 students · Pre-K–12th	593	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
14	THE FIRST HOPE OF THE FIRST ACADEMY Private 35 students · Pre-K–12th	35	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Show 40 more other schools

15	GLAD TIDINGS LEARNING CENTER AND ACADAMEY EAST Private 168 students · Pre-K–9th	168	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated
16	LIVING WORD ACADEMY Private 230 students · Pre-K–11th	230	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated
17	ORLANDO CHRISTIAN PREP Private 567 students · Pre-K–12th	567	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
18	CALVARY CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Private 316 students · Pre-K–12th	316	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
19	RAISING KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY INC. Private 100 students · Pre-K–12th	100	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
20	CHRISTIAN VICTORY ACADEMY Private 49 students · Kindergarten–12th	49	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
21	BRUSH ARBOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 161 students · Pre-K–12th	161	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
22	FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 594 students · Kindergarten–12th	594	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
23	DOWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 222 students · Kindergarten–12th	222	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
24	CHRISTIAN VICTORY ACADEMY OF CENTRAL FL Private 39 students · Kindergarten–12th	39	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
25	QUEST KIDS ACADEMY Private 30 students · UG–UG	30	UG–UG	Not Rated
26	ELITE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Private 302 students · Kindergarten–12th	302	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
27	PATHWAYS PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 172 students · Pre-K–12th	172	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
28	LIGHTHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL Private 55 students · Kindergarten–12th	55	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
29	SAINTS ACADEMY Private 207 students · Kindergarten–12th	207	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
30	BETHANY LEARNING ACADEMY Private 120 students · Pre-K–9th	120	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated
31	LITTLE STEPS ACADEMY Private 149 students · Pre-K–11th	149	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated
32	LIGHTHOUSE Private 40 students · 3rd–12th	40	3rd–12th	Not Rated
33	LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 1,982 students · Pre-K–12th	1,982	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
34	LAKE ROSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 44 students · Kindergarten–12th	44	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
35	GREATER OASIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 224 students · Kindergarten–12th	224	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
36	THE FIRST ACADEMY Private 916 students · Pre-K–12th	916	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
37	GREATER OASIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 224 students · Kindergarten–12th	224	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
38	FAITH GENERATION ACADEMY Private 75 students · Pre-K–12th	75	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
39	ONE ACCORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 82 students · Kindergarten–12th	82	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
40	PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 194 students · Kindergarten–11th	194	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
41	SOUTH ORLANDO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 322 students · Kindergarten–11th	322	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
42	WAY OF WISDOM ACADEMY Private 31 students · Kindergarten–12th	31	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
43	EL BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 49 students · Kindergarten–12th	49	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
44	TDR LEARNING ACADEMY Private 104 students · Kindergarten–12th	104	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
45	GENERATION OF HOPE ACADEMY INC 2 Private 85 students · Kindergarten–11th	85	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
46	LION OF JUDAH Private 53 students · Kindergarten–10th	53	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
47	LION OF JUDAH ACADEMY CAMPUS 2 Private 76 students · Kindergarten–11th	76	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
48	WEST OAKS ACADEMY Private 425 students · Kindergarten–12th	425	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
49	INSPIRE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 58 students · Kindergarten–12th	58	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
50	EDGEWOOD RANCH ACADEMY Private 27 students · 2nd–11th	27	2nd–11th	Not Rated
51	PEACEFORCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 19 students · Kindergarten–12th	19	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
52	BRIGHT LEARNING - CYBER HIGH SCHOOL Private 20 students · UG–UG	20	UG–UG	Not Rated
53	J.M.G.C. ACADEMY Private 7 students · Kindergarten–11th	7	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
54	HARVEST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 12 students · Kindergarten–10th	12	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated

Schools in Orlando

Orlando, Florida · 299 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 32 ZIP codes

Median Income

$81,761

Median Home Value

$364,853

Median Rent

$1,697/mo

Population

1,151,469

College Educated

40%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Community Profile

Orlando has a median household income of $81,761. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $364,853, with a median rent of $1,697/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.0%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Florida
Total Schools: 299
Elementary: 163
Middle: 32
High: 39
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Resources

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School Districts (3)

FL VIRTUAL

3 schools · 8,902 students

ORANGE

275 schools · 206,815 students

OSCEOLA

86 schools · 74,289 students

Nearby Cities

Belle Isle (2 schools)

3 mi

Winter Park (21 schools)

7 mi

Eatonville (2 schools)

7 mi

Maitland (11 schools)

8 mi

Fern Park (2 schools)

9 mi

Casselberry (7 schools)

10 mi

Gotha (2 schools)

9 mi

Altamonte Springs (12 schools)

Longwood (16 schools)

Windermere (10 schools)

12 mi

Winter Springs (10 schools)

13 mi

Other Major Cities in Florida

Top metros statewide by school count.

Jacksonville 296 schools Tampa 239 schools Hialeah 118 schools Pensacola 89 schools Kissimmee 86 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Orlando, Florida

How many schools are in Orlando, Florida?

Orlando has 299 schools, including 199 public and 100 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Orlando, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Orlando is 6.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Orlando, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Orlando on MySchoolScout is Orlando Gifted Academy with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Orlando, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Orlando on MySchoolScout is Princeton Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Orlando, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Orlando on MySchoolScout is Orlando Gifted Academy with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best high school in Orlando, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Orlando on MySchoolScout is Orlando Science Middle High Charter with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How many school districts serve Orlando, Florida?

Orlando is served by 3 school districts: Fl Virtual, Orange, Osceola.

What is the education level in Orlando, Florida?

According to Census data, 40% of adults in Orlando have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Orlando, Florida?

The median household income in Orlando is approximately $81,761 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Orlando, Florida?

Yes, Orlando has 100 private schools alongside 199 public schools. The top-rated private school is Leaders Preparatory School with a score of 8.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Orlando, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Orlando is 15.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Orlando, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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