For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,389 students in 32817, FL (there are , serving 401 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 32817, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32817, FL are Arbor Ridge K-8, Riverdale Elementary School and University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32817 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32817, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32817, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11301 Lokanotosa Trl
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 737-1400
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 737-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Cougar Way
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 482-8700
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 482-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #44.
Ucp Bailes Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4780 Data Court
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10250 University Blvd
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 440-9293
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 440-9293
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Union Park Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1844 Westfall Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 249-6309
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 249-6309
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
32817, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32817, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32817, FL include Arbor Ridge K-8, Riverdale Elementary School and University High School.
How many public schools are located in 32817?
6 public schools are located in 32817.
What percentage of students in 32817 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 32817 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32817?
32817 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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