2024 Best Charter Schools in the Orlando Area

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  188 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 188 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,269

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: If you are looking for a place for your child to thrive, grow, and be challenged to the best of their unique abilities... Choices in Learning is the best. The curriculum, teachers, extracurriculars are top-notch. The parents and community is positive and welcoming.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 670

• 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 490

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Polk County Public Schools, FL•

• K-11

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  14 reviews

Junior: My experience at this school has been pleasant for the most part. The school is academics driven and does a good job at preparing students for standardized testing as well as college level education. I enjoy how easily accessible information regarding dual enrollment and testing is. Administration is also very helpful in meeting with students regarding whatever inquiries they may have. However, when it comes to creative mediums and the arts, there are not many opportunities for students to explore these areas. Other than a few music classes, a drama class, and an art class (all of which are only available to certain grade levels), the school does not do much to promote or expand the arts department. There are also not many classes that allow high school students to explore different career fields, making it difficult to know which path to pursue after graduation. I would like to see more opportunities for students to explore fields outside of the core subjects.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,484

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  93 reviews

Senior: This school is like no other! A small community full of wonderful students and amazing staff! Great administrations staff and cleaning staff! This school is one of the best I have seen academically. However, our athletic department is growing as well and making its way through the rankings on all sports! Our school was named the best charter school in Florida and we have received A+ school certification 3 years in a row, with various Project Lead The Way programs and National Honor Society students. The school offers lots of Advance Placement courses such as AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Psychology, AP World History, AP Human Geography, and those are a few of them. Many of the students at Cornerstone pick AP classes to challenge and better themselves, this is the reason why this school is A+.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 753

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 425

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-7

• grade A minus

• Students 744

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• 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 A minus

• Students 439

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 430

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.72 out of 5  18 reviews

Parent: It is an amazing school with great ethics of teaching. They use the method of STEAM that I believe that pushes all students to their limit to learn not only academic knowledge,but preparing them for the real journey in life!... Read 18 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,032

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.65 out of 5  20 reviews

Parent: Change nothing, this school is spectacular! So impressed with the staff and teachers. Completely exceeded our (and our childs') expectations. Communicative, attentive and friendly.... Read 20 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 585

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 646

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.79 out of 5  57 reviews

Parent: Our son’s teachers care about him as a person! He struggles with anxiety and the teachers do an amazing job working with him and communicating with us. He loves all his teachers and is excited about everything he is learning. He also loves all his afterschool clubs- he is in a club every afternoon and looks forward to all of them. The choices available for clubs are incredible- I’ve never seen so many options. I love the weekly newsletters sent out by the school as well- it really helps connect families to the school community so we can best support our children. We love Orlando Science School and their commitment to our son’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being AND academic success!... Read 57 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  66 reviews

Junior: Cornerstone is a good school, it has great opportunities and is a sheltered school in which students are able to flourish to the best of their abilities with the help of faculty and staff. I think the worst part of it is that you aren’t getting the “typical” high school experience, although that doesn’t matter much in my opinion.... Read 66 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 960

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: As a parent who is an academic, I couldn't have asked more from Pinecrest Preparatory. It's an excellent school for starting child's education. It's a small school and so has a good family feel. My son who is way past K, still loves his K teacher till date. The academic work is rigorous making the children develop that habit early. They also focus on the important things; reading, math, science and social studies - right from the K level. And they deliver so much without placing unnecessary extra financial burden on parents... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 271

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Lake County Schools, FL•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 2.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Helpful, caring teachers and staff! We have had 3 children attend RLC all the way from Pre-K through middle school. High standards are set and expected. We have 1 child that struggled with math but her teachers worked with her (and us) to get her on grade level. Tears were shed, but I'm glad we stuck it out and trusted her teachers. It's not for the weak at heart. There's no participation trophy. There's academic success, social growth, and life lessons. All taught in a safe, warm environment with a little tough love when needed. Best school in Lake County!... Read 5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,201

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  84 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 84 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 206

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• 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 B+

• Students 207

• 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 1,709

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Junior: I am a rising senior here at Innovation and it has been one of the best school experiences of my life! A very close knit community, with amazing teachers and staff, and also unique, being one of the only Montessori high schools in Florida. I have also made great friends and have been able to get involved in growing the school, as well as school programs and events!... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 117

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Osceola County School District, FL•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I'm so glad I enrolled my daughter. The transition from elementary to middle is oftentimes daunting, but SLAM! has made the experience beyond amazing! My daughter looks forward to coming to school each day. She gets mad at me, if we're running late, she doesn't want to miss a minute! Its a family environment, with very high academic expectations. The curriculum is rigorous, but they challenge students to rise up to take dual enrollment and accelerated coursework. Excellent academic team, beautiful technology rich campus. Grateful for the coaches and administration who is so hands on. Safety is the administrations #1 priority. They run a tight ship to ensure there is order, structure, and safety, so students can excel. My daughter loves it here!... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Students 126

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Orange County Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

• grade B

• Students 707

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1