2023 Best Public Schools in Metro West

#41 Best Public High Schools in Florida.

Windermere High School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

8-12,

175 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says As a graduated student of Windermere High School, I can say my experience was great! The school has quite a lot of events and clubs to attend to, such as dances and festivals. The teachers and....

Read 175 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 4,203,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#70 Best Public High Schools in Florida.

Olympia High School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

9-12,

781 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I spent all four years of high school at Olympia and I enjoyed it a lot. The biggest reason is the number of opportunities that are given at the school. There are several AP classes, a few dual....

Read 781 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 2,960,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#65 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Thornebrooke Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 584,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#152 Best Public High Schools in Florida.

Cornerstone Charter Academy High School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

8-12,

90 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says 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.....

Read 90 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 528,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#165 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Laureate Park Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 893,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#167 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Audubon Park School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,009,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#180 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Pinecrest Lakes Academy

Blue checkmark.

Lake County Schools, FL,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 746,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#265 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Windy Ridge School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I appreciate the safe environment and the teacher's care for students. They really put effort in making sure the student's surrounding feel like a learning environment..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,153,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#299 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Hope Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 423,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#388 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Cornerstone Charter Academy

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-8,

64 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says 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.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 984,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#228 Best Public High Schools in Florida.

Legacy High Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

9-12,

82 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says 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....

Read 82 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 209,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#430 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Oakland Avenue Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 521,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#491 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Pinecrest Creek Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 100,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#282 Best Public Middle Schools in Florida.

Innovation Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

5-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says It's a great school! But whenever I have a computer issue no one responds expect one teacher. I love the school but if you ever have tech issues they can't help. Don't contact them. I want to be in....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,218,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#727 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Osceola Science Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Osceola County School District, FL,

K-8,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says 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....

Read 28 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,030,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#861 Best Public Elementary Schools in Florida.

Westpointe Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 671,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#547 Best Public Middle Schools in Florida.

Innovation Montessori Ocoee

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 665,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#549 Best Public Middle Schools in Florida.

Gotha Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

6-8,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I like Gotha Middle School because the people there treat others right and even if your new it feel like you’ve been there longer. The administration is helpful and always makes you confident even....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,125,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

Renaissance Charter School at Hunters Creek

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says 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.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 1,310,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

Oak Hill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 421,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Simon Youth Academy at the Outlet Marketplace

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

10-12,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Simon takes a nontraditional approach to learning that guarantees students will succeed in academic endeavors beyond the average high school classroom..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 33,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

Renaissance Charter at Crown Point

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 1,135,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

Chain of Lakes Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

4-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 1,157,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

Legends Academy Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-9,

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 331,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

UCP West Orange Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Orange County Public Schools, FL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 167,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,