Best Schools in Orange County, FL
Orange County, FL has 423 public schools (54 high, 44 middle, 232 elementary) serving 251,718 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Orange County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orange County, FL
The top high schools in Orange County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 14 Students
2. Orlando Science Middle High Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1308 Students
3. Legacy High Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
4. Windermere High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3079 Students
5. Timber Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3573 Students
6. Lake Nona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4362 Students
7. Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2030 Students
8. Winter Park High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3369 Students
9. West Orange High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2816 Students
10. Cornerstone Charter Academy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orange County, FL
The top middle schools in Orange County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orlando Gifted Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 383 Students
2. Lake Nona Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1715 Students
3. Avalon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
4. Bridgewater Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
5. Howard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
6. Hamlin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students
7. Timber Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students
8. Innovation Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1311 Students
9. Sunridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students
10. Hunters Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1216 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orange County, FL
The top elementary schools in Orange County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dommerich Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 601 Students
2. Windermere Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
3. Audubon Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1123 Students
4. Hamlin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
5. Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 286 Students
6. Whispering Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 825 Students
7. Hillcrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
8. Summerlake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 748 Students
9. Oakland Avenue Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
10. Pinecrest Academy Avalon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orange County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orange County, FL has a total population of 1,429,908 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orange County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orange County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Orange County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orange County, FL
How many schools are in Orange County, FL?
Orange County, FL has 423 public schools: 54 high schools, 44 middle schools and 232 elementary schools, serving 251,718 students in total.
How do schools in Orange County perform on state tests?
On average, 423 schools in Orange County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Orange County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orange County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Orange County
11 places in Orange County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Orlando (188)
- Winter Garden (17)
- Apopka (15)
- Ocoee (11)
- Windermere (7)
- Winter Park (6)
- Maitland (4)
- Belle Isle (2)
- Eatonville (1)
- Oakland (1)
- Zellwood (1)
School districts (2)
- Orange (256 schools)
- Fl Virtual (3 schools)