2023 Best Charter Schools in the Orlando Area

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  179 reviews

Senior: After switching from my old elementary school to this school, I found it to be a drastic change. There are different buildings for each category of students (elementary, middle, high) and they're not all that big, however, the intelligence and diversity of this school make up for it! I've made friends of many different cultures and I've never met so many people who are of the same culture as me. I take college classes in addition to my high school classes, and I'm even graduating a year early to get a headstart on college. This school is primarily A student, and 90% of the teachers actually care about their students and prioritize their education. I love my teachers, I could never ask for better ones. Overall, this school is very hard-working, diverse, and the extracurriculars focus on STEM-related activities, but they have cultural and even athletic clubs, too!... Read 179 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,219

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Leadership, curriculum, teachers, and sports clubs are best in class! The CIL culture integrates collaboration, teamwork and a unified campus working together to achieve an amazing education and experience. Safety and communication are excellent!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 620

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  18 reviews

Middle School Student: Seminole Science is a great school because the teachers are very nice and care about their students. Academically, the material is easy to understand and when it is tough, the teachers help with understanding it. The students are also very friendly as well. Overall, Seminole Science is a very great school!... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 502

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• 8-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  86 reviews

Senior: Located in the heart of Bell Isle, FL, Cornerstone Charter Academy is a wonderful school to make friends, have fun, and most importantly learn! From grades K-12, the school environment provides a welcoming atmosphere to all students. Cornerstone's uniform policy creates a sense of resemblance between everybody and limits any acts of conflict and bullying on campus. Cornerstone is also a small school, making it easier to get to know everyone. Cornerstone's safety measures are greatly enforced. Steel fencing shields the campus perimeter, cameras secure the hallways, and the guard and Bell Isle police make sure every student gets home safe. Lastly, Cornerstone is all about school spirit! Activities like basketball, arts, football, and much more is available at CCA! Parent's are always involved in school activities and greatly contribute to school as a whole. Overall, school spirit is what it comes down and the colors of blue and green shape the identity of Cornerstone. Go Ducks!... Read 86 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 528

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 746

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.78 out of 5  54 reviews

Parent: OSES checks the box of every characteristic that makes a school great; empathy, critique, protection, love, inspiration, diversity... a uniquely exceptional school. Thank you... Read 54 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: Lake Eola charter is an academic focusing school. Teachers are responsible, parents will be involved in many opportunities. It is not a traditional public school like having athletes teams and have lots of activities I have to admit, but I am surprised that school focus on the academy so much even from the kindergarten. As a downtown oriented school, they utilize orange county library, historic center, and lake Eola park very well. Small class which means teachers know each student’s situation well. Besides campus safety is a huge advantage. I can’t satisfy more comparing to the public school we were assigned to.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 216

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.65 out of 5  20 reviews

Parent: This is my son's third year at Galileo, and he absolutely loves it! He has been blessed with amazing teachers and support staff who create a fun, safe, and effective learning environment. He has developed a love for school, reading, math, and history. The other families also add value because you can feel a true sense of commitment to families supporting their students and their friends. That commitment to excellence, support, and inclusion can be seen in all areas and levels of the school and administration.... Read 20 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 589

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 423

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  64 reviews

Junior: I have attended Cornerstone since they opened in 2010. The staff and administration are so nice, and they have majorly helped me throughout my elementary-high school education.... Read 64 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 984

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  81 reviews

Senior: Legacy Charter is a very nice, clean, family-friendly school, with incredible hands-on teachers. There is a lot of time and energy put into making the school as accepting as possible, and bullying of any kind is strictly forbidden.... Read 81 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 209

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 521

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.74 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: My children have attended Imagine for 9 years. We moved to Lake county for the sole purpose of having our daughters attend this school and we have never regretted this decision. The teachers are amazing - students are truly valued and known personally by every teacher. The academic rigor is outstanding, one of the very few A schools in the county. My children have excelled and their state test scores have been high across the board. I love the school's attention to character and building great citizens of our community. So many doors have opened for our family because of this school. If you want your child to have the best education by the most caring of teachers, this is the school for you!... Read 19 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,033

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: By far the best option for a public middle school and Elementary School. RLC is a small setting, high quality extracurricular activities, and as always with RLC, top notch instruction. Just pull the public data/scores on DOE. Hard to get in though due to the Charter School’s popularity. Administration is amazing. Go RLC!... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,173

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Pinecrest is a family, the teachers & staff personally care about the well being & provided education of your child. We have been with this school for 6yrs. & my child has accelerated!... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 235

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Osceola County School District, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  227 reviews

Alum: I liked the academic integrity that New Dimensions high school has, and their deep connection with their students. I wish though that there would be more extracurricular activities available for students, to get them more involved with working as a team and as well being active and having fun! Also I wish to see more tutoring options available for students who need the extra push to understand the material needed.... Read 227 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 461

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Polk County Public Schools, FL•

• K-10

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  10 reviews

Sophomore: I've been a Ridgeview Global Studies Academy student for 11 years and am continuing to attend as a high school sophomore in the 2020-2021 school year. RGSA appreciates global and diverse knowledge of continents, countries, and culture. Aside from core courses, my younger years were fulfilled with learning about diversity around the globe from a global studies class, to Global Fiesta, a celebration every spring acknowledging the continents in festival like games. Although a relatively small school compared to others, RGSA has become a safe environment that I'm able to consider home. Through each grade level, I've experienced only excellence in nearly every aspect of school there is from welcoming staff to thrilling clubs. When I graduate in 2023, I will sincerely remember Ridgeview Global Studies Academy as an exceptional elementary, middle, and high school.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,439

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Osceola County School District, FL•

• K-7

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  Rating 4.7 out of 5  27 reviews

Parent: My family’s experience with Osceola Science Charter School has been phenomenal! I am very impressed with the organizational structure, strategic planning, professionalism, flexibility and overall how the teachers go the extra mile for our kids. While dealing with this pandemic, my family was at ease by having the opportunity to have our daughter stay home virtually. The school did a great job by covering all basis to ensure nothing fell through the cracks while providing the best education for our kids. Putting my child in this school was the best decision we made for our daughter! We are looking forward to going back face to face the next school year and are blessed to receive 100% commitment of quality education.... Read 27 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,014

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Volusia County Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: I'm now a high school student and I enjoyed my time at Ivy Hawn. The teachers (most of them) were fantastic, unfortunately most of those who taught me have left. I have a sibling who is currently in their middle school side and she doesn't like it all that much. She's been having trouble with a specific teacher and she's the most respectful, quiet, and enthusiastic student but this teacher has stressed her out beyond belief. Other then that, she pretty much likes the school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 946

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  13 reviews

Works Here: Minneola Elementary Charter School not only focuses on academics but also makes sure that school is fun. There's multiple fun, dress-up days throughout the year along with family events. Kids enjoy learning and are excited to come to school. The halls are bright and colorful and the teachers and staff work hard to keep kids engaged. The school also focuses on community service as part of the whole child learning process. It's a great place to grow up!... Read 13 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,603

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Volusia County Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade B

• Students 275

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

• grade B

• Students 665

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Osceola County School District, FL•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: I began my wonderful journey in this school when I started 6th grade. I had just moved to Florida from Puerto Rico and the environment in the school was so much different and there was definitely a language barrier, but this year I graduated as a senior and the staff and teachers helped me through everything. I would recommend this school for any student who is starting middle school and even high school. It is a really clean school, there's always this positive energy when you walk in there, it really does feel like a second home.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,306

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1