2022 Best Charter Schools in the Orlando Area

Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• 6-12
• Rating 4.24 out of 5  172 reviews

Parent: An amazing school with teachers and staff that truly cares about the safety, well-being, character, and success of each student. With daily personal interaction, your child is no longer just a number on a roster - they’re treated with respect and given appropriate boundaries that are truly enforced! I love the zero-tolerance anti-bullying and uniform policies as they allow the students to focus on academics rather than societal constraints and judgements. The students are truly driven and want to excel and succeed - aside from the stupendous leadership from the school, it’s the students that make it feel like a family. They’re creative, intelligent, and are given the freedom to become critical thinkers in a world where we are desperate need of more problem-solvers. The school challenges them to be the best that they can be and accepts them for who they are - it’s just an all around amazing organization!...Read 172 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,109 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Choices in Learning Charter School

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 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

• 688 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Seminole Science Charter School

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-8
• 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

• 506 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinecrest Collegiate Academy Charter

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-5

• grade A

• 311 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinecrest Lakes Academy

• Lake County Schools, FL
• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• 756 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orlando Science Elementary Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-5
• Rating 4.72 out of 5  53 reviews

• grade A minus

• 712 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Galileo School for Gifted Learning

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• Rating 4.84 out of 5  19 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 19 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 588 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lake Eola Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• Rating 3.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: I had a good 3 years at this school. I think its STEM classes and its academics are what really hold the school together. There are no athletic teams at the school and the only food that they provide is pizza on Fridays. However, the school is very diverse in teachers and students and there is a very strong parent involvement in everyday school activities...Read 5 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 212 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hope Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8

• grade A minus

• 434 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornerstone Charter Academy High School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• Rating 3.87 out of 5  85 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 85 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 493 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornerstone Charter Academy

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• 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

• 997 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Imagine South Lake Charter School

• Lake County Schools, FL
• K-8
• 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+

• 1,035 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oakland Avenue Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-5

• grade B+

• 536 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinecrest Creek Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-5

• grade B+

• 97 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Round Lake Elementary School

• Lake County Schools, FL
• PK, K-8
• 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+

• 1,181 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinecrest Preparatory Charter School - Orlando

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• 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+

• 245 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Osceola Science Charter School

• Osceola County School District, FL
• K-6
• 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+

• 670 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

• Polk County Public Schools, FL
• K-10
• Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 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 7 Reviews

• grade B+

• 1,360 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy High Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• Rating 3.64 out of 5  78 reviews

Alum: The teachers truly want the students to succeed not just in the classroom, but also in life. The staff is very strict with all the rules to prepare the students for life outside of the classroom. My experience at Legacy Charter School was wonderful and I will definitely recommend it to my piers...Read 78 Reviews

• grade B+

• 213 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts

• Volusia County Schools, FL
• K-8
• 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

• 948 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Minneola Elementary Charter School

• Lake County Schools, FL
• PK, K-7
• 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

• 1,477 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Reading Edge Academy

• Volusia County Schools, FL
• K-5

• grade B

• 260 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Innovation Montessori Ocoee

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8

• grade B

• 642 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Renaissance Charter School at Hunters Creek

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Renaissance charter at Hunters Creek is the best school in the Hunters Creek area, Discipline is great and administration. My kids are safe!!!Read 4 Reviews

• grade B minus

• 1,187 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Junior: Need better assistance and better food. I think the school building needs to be upgraded with better rooms and more hand sanitizers because of COVID>Read 4 Reviews

• grade B minus

• 286 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio