For the 2025 school year, there are 82 public middle schools serving 62,183 students in Orlando, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Orlando, 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.
Orlando, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Orlando have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #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
| 1,124 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Wedgefield 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
| 967 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1515.
Timber Springs Middle 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
| 1,067 students
Rank: #1616.
Innovation Middle 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
| 1,318 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Eola Charter
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
| 194 students
Rank: #1818.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1919.
Glenridge Middle 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
| 1,069 students
Rank: #2020.
Discovery Middle 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
| 787 students
Rank: #2121.
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek
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
| 1,538 students
Rank: #2222.
Pershing School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 E Pershing Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 858-3170
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 858-3170
Grades: K-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #2323.
Lake Como 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
| 887 students
Rank: #2424.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
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
| 6 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #2727.
Odyssey Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9290 Lee Vista Blvd
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-3850
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-3850
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Corner Lake Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Chuluota Rd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-0510
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-0510
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Dr Phillips Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 370-7200
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 370-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,323 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-2800
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-2800
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Juvenile Offenders Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3741 Vision Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3232.
South Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3801 E Wetherbee Rd
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 251-2413
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 251-2413
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #3333.
Innovations Middle Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 440-2846
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 440-2846
Grades: 6-9
| 172 students
Rank: #3434.
Ocvs Digital Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Taft Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-6130
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-6130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,151 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 middle schools in Orlando, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orlando, FL include Orlando Gifted Academy, Orlando Science Middle High Charter and Pinecrest Preparatory Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Orlando?
82 public middle schools are located in Orlando.
What is the racial composition of students in Orlando?
Orlando public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% 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 Orlando are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orlando include: Lake Como School vs. Blankner K-8, Innovation Middle School vs. Lake Nona Middle School, Meadow Woods Middle School vs. South Creek Middle School
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