For the 2024-25 school year, there are 94 public middle schools serving 69,898 students in Orange County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, FL are Orlando Gifted Academy, Orlando Science Middle High Charter and Pinecrest Preparatory Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: 2-8
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8503 Daetwyler Dr
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Audubon Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Grades: PK-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #66.
Hope Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Blankner K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Grades: PK-8
| 818 students
Rank: #88.
Avalon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgewater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Tiny Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-3710
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-3710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,210 students
Rank: #1010.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14955 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Grades: 6-8
| 1,178 students
Rank: #1212.
Lake Nona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13700 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,715 students
Rank: #1313.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5903 Randolph Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Grades: K-8
| 988 students
Rank: #1414.
Windy Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,173 students
Rank: #1515.
Florida Virtual Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2145 Metro Center Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 2,387 students
Rank: #1616.
Horizon West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Tattant Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Grades: 6-8
| 1,346 students
Rank: #1717.
Wedgefield School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3835 Bancroft Blvd
Orlando, FL 32833
(321) 413-2989
Orlando, FL 32833
(321) 413-2989
Grades: PK-8
| 972 students
Rank: #1818.
Hunters Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13400 Town Loop Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,216 students
Rank: #1919.
Timber Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16001 Timber Park Ln
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #2020.
Innovation Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13950 Storey Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Grades: 6-8
| 1,311 students
Rank: #2121.
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Grades: K-8
| 717 students
Rank: #2222.
Timber Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Avalon Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 235-7800
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 235-7800
Grades: 8-12
| 3,573 students
Rank: #2323.
Lake Eola Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 N Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Rank: #2424.
Water Spring Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2525.
Maitland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #2626.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #2727.
Glenridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Upper Park Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 623-1415
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 623-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #2828.
Discovery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Woodbury Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #2929.
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4140 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Grades: K-8
| 1,451 students
Rank: #3030.
Pershing School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 Waltham Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 858-3170
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 858-3170
Grades: PK-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #3131.
Wolf Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1725 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #3232.
Gotha Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #3333.
Lake Como School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13993 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acclaim Academy-orange Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7501 W Colonial Dr, #305
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-9002
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-9002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5600 Clarcona Ocoee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 521-2495
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 521-2495
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Adolescent Therapeutic Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 691657
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 E Michigan Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Alpha Center (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5575 South Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4185
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4185
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7510 Laurel Hill Oaks Cir
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
2201 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Broward Science Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Lnnx Lane
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Florida Behavioral Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
6601 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 264-7626
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 264-7626
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Florida Polytechnic Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5378 Brookline Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 317-3200
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 317-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Cherokee (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
555 S Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
Children's Center For Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
434 W Kennedy Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Davinci Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
135 North Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
228 N Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 658-9555
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 658-9555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Durrance Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
8101 Benrus St
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
East Orlando Education Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1900 N Alafaya Trl Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 241-4700
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 241-4700
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Einstein Montessori Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
10301 Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Grades: 3-8
| 40 students
2751 Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Excel High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
6125 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Excel School Professional Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6125 North Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 650-4034
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 650-4034
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1121 N Ferncreek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
1707 Florida Central Pkwy Ste
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning - Northwest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5850 T.g. Lee Boulevard Suite
Orlando, FL 32822
(305) 995-1000
Orlando, FL 32822
(305) 995-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
800 Grand St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Grades: PK-2
| 184 students
Home Builders Institute (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7531 Laurel Hill Oak Circle
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, FL include Orlando Gifted Academy, Orlando Science Middle High Charter and Pinecrest Preparatory Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?
94 public middle schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orange County include: Lake Como School vs. Blankner K-8, Innovation Middle School vs. Lake Nona Middle School, Glenridge Middle School vs. Maitland Middle School
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