For the 2025 school year, there are 211 public schools serving 155,094 students in Orlando, FL (there are 152 private schools, serving 25,284 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Orlando, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Orlando, FL are Orlando Gifted Academy, Hillcrest 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 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Orlando have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orlando, FL (2025)
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
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 E Concord St
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 245-1770
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 245-1770
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
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
| 1,453 students
Rank: #44.
Laureate Park Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Laureate Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 730-8730
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 730-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 1,162 students
Rank: #55.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13500 Tanja King Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-3825
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2611 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 299-6595
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 299-6595
Grades: K-5
| 717 students
Rank: #77.
Northlake Park Community Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9055 Northlake Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 852-3500
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 852-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Stone Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15200 Stoneybrook Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7793
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7793
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #99.
Baldwin Park Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1750 Common Way Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 897-6400
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 897-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1010.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
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
| 292 students
Rank: #1111.
Audubon Park 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
| 1,236 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 1,124 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Lone Palm Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1585
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10025 Eagle Creek Sanctuary Bl
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 930-5592
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 930-5592
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2149 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6177
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6177
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #1616.
Blankner K-8
(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
| 802 students
Rank: #1717.
Avalon Middle 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
| 864 students
Rank: #1818.
Moss Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9301 N Shore Golf Club Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 249-4747
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 249-4747
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #1919.
Sun Blaze Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9101 Randal Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 203-5110
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 203-5110
Grades: K-5
| 1,180 students
Rank: #2020.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18501 Cypress Lake Glen Blvd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-2921
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2121.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1356 S Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6320
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #2222.
Bay Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9150 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 876-7500
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 876-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #2323.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 W Princeton St
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1840
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 245-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2424.
Castleview Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9131 Taborfield Ave
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 612-4205
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 612-4205
Grades: K-5
| 737 students
Rank: #2525.
Dr. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6909 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-2600
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 773 students
Rank: #2727.
Lake Nona Middle 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
| 1,775 students
Rank: #2828.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Waltham Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #2929.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10401 Cypress Pavilion Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6950
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 249-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #3030.
Pinecrest Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Lee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 757-2706
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 757-2706
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Rank: #3131.
Windy Ridge K-8
(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
| 1,172 students
Rank: #3232.
Wetherbee Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 E Wetherbee Rd
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 850-5130
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 850-5130
Grades: PK-5
| 954 students
Rank: #3333.
Florida Virtual Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5422 Carrier Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 2,571 students
Rank: #3434.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12950 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6410
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #3535.
Vista Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6050 Lake Champlain Dr
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-4991
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-4991
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
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Orlando, Florida 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
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
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
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
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
Imani Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
2145 Metro Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 513-3587
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, Hillcrest Elementary School and Orlando Science Middle High Charter.
How many public schools are located in Orlando?
211 public schools are located in Orlando.
What percentage of students in Orlando go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Orlando are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orlando?
Orlando public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orlando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orlando include: Lake Como School vs. Blankner K-8, Innovation Middle School vs. Lake Nona Middle School, Vista Pointe Elementary School vs. Vista Lakes Elementary School
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