For the 2025 school year, there are 107 public middle schools serving 88,241 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 Audubon Park School. 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 53% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | 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
Gr: 2-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Gr: 6-12 | 1,453 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Audubon Park School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Gr: PK-8 | 1,236 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Bridgewater Middle School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Blankner K-8
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Sunridge Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Waltham Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Gr: K-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Nona Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13700 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,775 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Florida Virtual Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5422 Carrier Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Gr: 6-8 | 2,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Windy Ridge K-8
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Horizon West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Tattant Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Gr: 6-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Timber Springs Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16001 Timber Park Ln
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Hunters Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13400 Town Loop Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Water Spring Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Innovation Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13950 Storey Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Gr: 6-8 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Maitland Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
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
Gr: K-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Windermere High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Gr: 8-12 | 3,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Woodbury Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Wolf Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Gr: 6-8 | 1,170 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Gr: K-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4140 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Gr: K-8 | 1,538 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Gr: K-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
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
Gr: K-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3232.
Gotha Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3333.
Odyssey Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9290 Lee Vista Blvd
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-3850
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Como School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Corner Lake Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Chuluota Rd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-0510
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-0510
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Gr: 9-12
Adolescent Therapeutic Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 691657
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
1718 E Michigan Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 53%
7510 Laurel Hill Oaks Cir
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
2201 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Broward Science Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Lnnx Lane
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
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
Cherokee (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
555 S Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Davinci Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
135 North Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Gr: 9-12
8101 Benrus St
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: 10-12
Einstein Montessori Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
10301 Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Gr: 3-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
2751 Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Gr: 9
Excel High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
6125 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: 6-8
1121 N Ferncreek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1707 Florida Central Pkwy Ste
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Gr: K-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Gr: 6-8
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Gr: 9-12
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Gr: K-5
800 Grand St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Gr: PK-2 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Home Builders Institute (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7531 Laurel Hill Oak Circle
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Imani Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Orlando, FL 32808
(321) 436-8446
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1
Innovation Montessori High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Show 39 more closed public schools in Orange County, FL (out of 74 total schools)
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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 Audubon Park School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?
107 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 75% 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: Innovation Middle School vs. Lake Nona Middle School, Lake Como School vs. Blankner K-8, Meadow Woods Middle School vs. South Creek Middle School
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