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Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• 6-12
• 89 reviews

Sophomore: This school is amazing academically. They have a variety of AP classes . The teachers are very passionate and very knowledgeable on their subject, and dedicated to teaching. Since it is a small school, everyone knows everyone, and the teachers and administration will know you personally. We have a variety of academic extracurriculars that are very successful, such as our Science Olympiad team, Competition Math team, Physics Bowl, and more. Also, the students are very welcoming and nonjudgmental. A drawback is the lack or arts and sports. We have a band, but it isn't as active as it is in other schools. We have a slowly improving basketball, soccer, and fencing team.
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• A+

• 571 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Choices in Learning Charter School

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-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!
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• A

• 680 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Seminole Science Charter School

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL
• K-8

• A

• 474 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orlando Science Elementary Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-5
• 2 reviews

Parent: Full-time gifted and accelerated classes are great. Gifted education is provided through total immersion, which is how it should be. The kids fuel each other to new heights, and the gifted-certified teachers are there to support them. Homework has been reduced, compared to previous years, so we can focus on extracurriculars and family time. Great system.
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• A

• 495 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Galileo School for Gifted Learning

• Seminole County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• 18 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.
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• A

• 585 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lake Eola Charter School

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

Niche User: A great place with many cultures. I attended as a child and loved the relationships I built. I remember one event which really embodied the experience of this school. We were playing kickball in kindergarten when the ball got stuck in a ditch in the wall. The principal himself went crawling up there and got it for us! This place is definitely a safe place to learn and prepare for the future.
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• A-

• 219 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oakland Avenue Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-5

• A-

• 525 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hope Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8

• A-

• 452 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornerstone Charter Academy

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

Senior: Cornerstone Charter Academy is the top Charter school in the area and focuses on three pillars, character education, rigorous education, and parental involvement.
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• B+

• 930 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Legacy High Charter School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 72 reviews

Alum: It is a small school so you know everyone and everyone knows you. The teachers are kind and helping. They want you to succeed. The school is growing and through that there are new activities and classes added somewhat often, 3-6 years. It does, currently, have a limited supply of extracurriculars and AP classes, because they are pushing all students towards Dual Enrollment.
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• B+

• 187 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts

• Volusia County Schools, FL
• K-8
• 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.
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• B+

• 809 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornerstone Charter Academy High School

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 73 reviews

Senior: As an attendee of Cornerstone Charter Academy over the past 7 years, I have definitely had many experiences. Overall, I have really enjoyed my time spent at this school as it is quickly coming to an end in my last few days of seniot year. A really enjoyful part of the school is the smaller calss load and the more advanced coursework due to it being a moreso elite school. However, with the good comes the bad... it has taken many years for the school to progress to a normal level where it's functioning the same as many other high schools as well as having limited space due to overpopulation.
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• B+

• 449 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

UCP of Central Florida - East Orlando/Bailes Campus

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Sophomore: It is a very large campus. Very friendly staff, helpful professors. Lots of opportunities for employment and referrals for internships.
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• B+

• 281 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Osceola Science Charter School

• Osceola County School District, FL
• K-8
• 1 review

Parent: Amazing school, teachers, and administration! Great STEM program. My son loves his school and I couldn’t be happier.
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• B+

• 222 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Burns Science & Technology Charter School

• Volusia County Schools, FL
• K-9
• 1 review

Parent: We started in a local public school that we loved, until the county assigned a new principal. She made a lot if changes, which included limiting parent involvement. Then we found Burns Science & Technology School. This is the best k-8 school in Volusia County. Great teachers, staff, special area teachers... Etc. I can not say enough how much we love this little gem of a school.
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• B

• 422 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Imagine South Lake Charter School

• Lake County Schools, FL
• K-8
• 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!
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• B

• 1,035 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Round Lake Elementary School

• Lake County Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

• B

• 956 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Samsula Academy

• Volusia County Schools, FL
• K-5
• 6 reviews

Niche User: At 13, I was an ordinary teenage girl. I had my favorite movie stars, my secret crushes, and I probably ate too much chocolate. School mattered very little to me and learning even less. I worried about getting good grades in school but only to please my parents. My happy life consisted of sweet treats and even sweeter thoughts, an endless array of bite-sized banality. All that changed the summer of my 13th year, the year my older sister went away to college.
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• B

• 238 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinecrest Preparatory Charter School - Orlando

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

• 224 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Reading Edge Academy

• Volusia County Schools, FL
• K-5

• B

• 329 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Minneola Elementary Charter School

• Lake County Schools, FL
• PK, K-5
• 12 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!
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• B

• 1,105 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Passport Charter School

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

Alum: It's a small school so each lesson feels personalized and families can be involved in many of the school activities.
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• B-

• 172 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Innovation Montessori Ocoee

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8

• B-

• 299 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Imagine Kissimmee Charter Academy

• Osceola County School District, FL
• PK, K-8
• 3 reviews

High School Senior: I had a very pleasant experience as an elementary school student attending Kissimmee Charter Academy. Looking back on all of my teachers, and friends I've made and continue to stay in touch with, I wouldn't have asked to have it any other way. I cherish so many memories from those times, such as the yearly field days, talent shows, science fairs and art shows, field trips, fall festivals, and much more. This school had offered so much to me and made my elementary days very bright. I learned a lot, and although I can't compare it to anything else because it has been the only elementary school I've attended, it was a very good school, rated with a grade "A" every year, until some staff got replaced and dragged it down, but overall I am proud to say that I have attended Kissimmee Charter Academy in the past.
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• B-

• 775 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Renaissance Charter School at Hunters Creek

• Orange County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• 3 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!!!
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• B-

• 1,052 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio