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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Orange County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 97 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Gr: 2-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Gr: 6-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Audubon Park School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Falcon Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 317-5829
Gr: PK-8 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8503 Daetwyler Dr
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Gr: 6-8 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Bridgewater Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Tiny Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-3710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Blankner K-8
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 S Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 245-1720
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Arbor Ridge K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Logandale Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 672-3110
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14955 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
906 Waltham Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Gr: K-8 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Nona Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13700 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,179 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Florida Virtual Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5422 Carrier Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Gr: 6-8 | 2,559 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Windy Ridge K-8
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3900 Beech Tree Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 296-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Horizon West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Tattant Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Gr: 6-8 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Timber Springs Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16001 Timber Park Ln
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 413-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Wedgefield School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3835 Bancroft Blvd
Orlando, FL 32833
(321) 413-2989
Gr: PK-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Hunters Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13400 Town Loop Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 858-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Water Spring Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10393 Seidel Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
Innovation Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13950 Storey Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 730-4670
Gr: 6-8 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Maitland Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 N Thistle Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 623-1462
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Eola Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
135 N Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Woodbury Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 384-1555
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Glenridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Upper Park Rd
Orlando, FL 32814
(407) 623-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Wolf Lake Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1725 W Ponkan Rd
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 464-3317
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Gr: K-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4140 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Gr: K-8 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Gr: K-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Pershing School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 E Pershing Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 858-3170
Gr: K-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Gotha Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3232.
Odyssey Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9290 Lee Vista Blvd
Orlando, FL 32829
(407) 207-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Lake Como School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 E Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Corner Lake Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Chuluota Rd
Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 568-0510
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13993 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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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?

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