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Best 32809 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,709 students in 32809, FL (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,168 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 32809, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32809, FL are Cornerstone Academy Charter, Cornerstone Charter Academy High School and Westridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32809 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32809, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32809, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
906 Waltham Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 354-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Project Compass
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7531 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 235-1500
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #55.
Winegard Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7055 Winegard Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 858-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Sheryl Ann Dr
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 858-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Sadler Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 354-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Judson B Walker Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Amidon Ln
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 858-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Oak Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 852-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Chancery High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 850-9791
Gr: 7-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College South Campus
Vocational School
2900 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 251-6000
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 32809, FL?
How many public schools are located in 32809?
11 public schools are located in 32809.
What percentage of students in 32809 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 32809 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32809?
32809 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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