For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,600 students in Longwood, FL (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,176 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Longwood, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Longwood, FL are Sabal Point Elementary School, Wekiva Elementary School and Woodlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Longwood, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Longwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Longwood, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sabal Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
960 Wekiva Springs Rd
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 746-3050
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 746-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 886 students
Rank: #22.
Wekiva Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1450 E Wekiva Trl
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 746-3150
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 746-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 Ee Williamson Rd
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-2750
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Slade Dr
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-9350
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-9350
Grades: 6-8
| 933 students
Rank: #55.
Longwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Orange Ave
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-5250
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #66.
Milwee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1341 S Ronald Reagan Blvd
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-3850
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-3850
Grades: 6-8
| 1,426 students
Rank: #77.
Lyman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-2050
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 746-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,084 students
Longwood, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acs Annex (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
851 East Senior 434
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 320-0167
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 320-0167
Grades: 6-11
| 31 students
Acs First Step Iv (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
851 E State Road 434, S-1
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 260-8884
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 260-8884
Grades: 6-11
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Longwood, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Longwood, FL include Sabal Point Elementary School, Wekiva Elementary School and Woodlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Longwood?
7 public schools are located in Longwood.
What percentage of students in Longwood go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Longwood are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Longwood?
Longwood public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Longwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Longwood include: Wekiva Elementary School vs. Sabal Point Elementary School, Sabal Point Elementary School vs. Wekiva Elementary School, Woodlands Elementary School vs. Sabal Point Elementary School
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