2018 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in FloridaAbout this List

Chuluota

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 5

Current Resident: I lived in Chuluota all of my life and I can call it as my home. There are many job opportunities available and more to come due to lots of construction being done in the area. I love this area because it is a family-friendly environment good to raise a family. I want to contribute to the city of Chuluota by being an active member in the community. I can see many changes being made in the community such as industrialization. I believe that one day Chuluota will become a more develop city and many additions will be made, attracting more visitors.
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• A-

• A

• 2,452 Population

Highland Beach

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 18

Current Resident: Highland Beach is a small town about 2 miles long. We have our own water system, library, post office, police, fire station and town hall. The area is well kept and safe.
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• A

• A

• 3,720 Population

Oviedo

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 232

Current Resident: Oviedo is a suburb of Orlando and very close to UCF. The drive to the University takes about 20 minutes on a bad day. It is a growing area, with a lot of nice apartments being built. The majority of the homes are large single-family homes, but in some of the smaller neighborhoods, there are starter homes that people are more than willing to rent.

Being close to UCF provides us with everything we can think of to want, and even things we didn't know we wanted! There are restaurants that cater to every type of taste and offer every type of cuisine. There are nice parks to rest and recharge or even study under the trees. It is about an hour and a half from Daytona and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic, or if you prefer, go the other way and you have the beautiful gentle beaches of the Gulf. There's always something to do around this beautiful area, you won't be sorry you came here!
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• A+

• A

• 38,655 Population

Boca Raton

• Town in Florida
• 333

Current Resident: I love Boca Raton, and at the age of 55, I had decided to uproot my previous domicile and 5th Ave South business in the much less culturally diverse and less dynamic city of Naples, FL after 14 years. Boca boasts an upscale environment, world-class cultural offerings, excellent dining and shopping, numerous parks, nature viewing and greenspace, in addition to miles of clean, beautiful, non-commercialized beaches. The few downsides of living in Boca Raton are that the crime rate is escalating, property taxes and auto insurance are high, and there is an obvious presence of homeless people who hunker down at night at the public parks and beaches. Another concern is that downtown Boca has lost much of it's quaint and elegant architectural charm with the recent explosion of massive, ominous highrise condos and apartment buildings, thanks to the underhanded actions and greed of it's politicians. Nonetheless, Boca Raton is still very beautiful, and my number one choice of places to live!
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• A

• A

• 93,964 Population

Black Hammock

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

• B+

• A

• 1,361 Population

Heathrow

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 11

Current Resident: Wonderful and safe area to live, but very strict on certain rules that don't really matter. There is plenty to do around Heathrow, such as the movie theater and eateries located in the plaza outside the main gates. Heathrow is also very close in proximity to downtown Sanford which offers sight seeing and great food.
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• A

• A

• 6,135 Population

Limestone Creek

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 12

• A-

• A

• 1,290 Population

Tequesta

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 15

Current Resident: Tequesta is also a suburb of world famous Palm Beach. It's a walkable, bikeable, upscale yet down-to-earth, people- and pet-friendly coastal village. Nestled between ocean, beaches, river, inlet, an historic Lighthouse, the Loxahatchee River and Jonathan Dickenson State Park. 2 miles to Jupiter's Harbourside Place, the Maltz Performing Arts center, waterfront restaurants and entertainment. 5 golf courses within a 5-mile radius. Half hour drive to Palm Beach International Airport.
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• A-

• A

• 5,957 Population

Jupiter Farms

• Town in Florida
• 16

Current Resident: Jupiter Farms is an awesome place to live. I am a US Army Retired Sergeant Major with 25 years of military services and just retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs with 13 years and love my community. I enjoy working in my Farm with 1.25 acres. Many residents have horses, goats, pigs, cows and other livestock. The entire neighborhood is quiet and allows for kids to play in the streets, which can't be done in congested large communities!
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• B+

• A

• 11,787 Population

Lake Mary

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 97

Current Resident: I first knew of Lake Mary when I came to visit my husband's family. I found it to be a very clean, community oriented city.

After a few years, I have had the opportunity to be both a Lake Mary resident and employee of a well-known company. Lake Mary is a great place to raise a family. There are many extracurricular activities both here and it's proximity to Orlando.

I enjoy my city of Lake Mary. Come visit sometime!

My town has great shopping both here and it's neighboring town, Sanford. Eateries are very popular and as a suburb of Orlando, FL, it's easy to access the big city benefits as well. Recently the Sunrail service can take you right from downtown Lake Mary into the heart of Orlando for a nominal fee.
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• A+

• A

• 15,886 Population

Wekiwa Springs

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 77

Current Resident: I love Wekiwa Springs! The schools are wonderful, the neighborhoods are great peaceful, quiet and safe area. Everything is relatively close within a 20-30 minutes range. Wekiva island is a really cute marine bar on the Wekiva river that allows small parties, business events, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. I have lived here my whole life and don’t plan on moving any time soon.
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• A-

• 23,359 Population

Gotha

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 11

Nearby Resident: I have spent most of my life, almost 20 years, living right outside Gotha, Florida. Gotha is a quiet suburb of Orlando, that is nestled quietly on the edge of Windermere and Winter Garden. Historic and quaint, Gotha boast's classic architecture, small restaurants, and family ties. If there is one thing that is certain in life, besides death and taxes, is the beauty that Gotha contains.
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• A

• A-

• 1,911 Population

Winter Park

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 161

Current Resident: Winter Park, Florida is a wonderful place to either visit or live. I have resided here for two years and this town is rich in history and character. The weather is beautiful year round and to boost the vast museums and botanical gardens are a great comfort to those that possess either an intellectual or naturalistic appreciation of the world. The Winter Park Boat Tour and the gorgeous blossoms at Leu Botanical Gardens are a must! A true treasure, the people here are kind, friendly and welcoming. Winter Park, Florida is a mesmerizing place to be.
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• A+

• A-

• 29,922 Population

Windermere

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 48

Current Resident: Windermere is a very nice area and has a good landscape. The community is very friendly and contains many types of recreation. The natural environment is well kept and very scenic. The area contains lots of lakes so aquaculture is a big part of people's life. Besides the wildlife, the population is also very diverse. Overall the area is very welcoming, comforting and provides lots of support.
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• A-

• 3,261 Population

Lake Butler

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 39

Niche User: I love this area! In the past I have lived in New York and northern Florida. For me, central Florida is the perfect blend of that city life and the relaxing, southern atmosphere of Florida. New things are being built around me every day, so there is constant growth.
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• A-

• 19,575 Population

Forest City

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 37

Niche User: This area is the best from a mother's point of view. You can chose where to live, and with three young children, you can decide to spend a high dollar on entertainment with the family, or you can easily decide to not spend any money out-of-pocket and still go to free events around the city and still have a great, family, fun filled time. I've lived all over the world, from the U.S.A., to Japan and Guam, but here has your family that you can involve anytime!
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• A-

• A-

• 14,702 Population

Jupiter

• Town in Florida
• 64

Current Resident: Many family-friendly neighborhoods here.The public school system is better than other areas of the county because families take an active role in their children’s lives. Sadly, it’s an overpriced area. Groceries are similar to the cost of living in a metropolitan city. A gallon of organic milk costs $6. Preschool will set you back about $7,500 for three HALF days a week. Also, people can be out of touch with reality here. Wealthy is flaunted and it’s tacky to see LV purses all over. Plastic surgery is the way of life. Boxtox and facelift discussions are part of the culture here. Jupiter used to be a nice beach town. Now it’s become a pricy, suburban sprawl that has little charm to it. If this review has offended you, and you live in Jupiter, clearly you’re one of the people who are out of touch with reality. Let’s not even discuss the thousands of snow birds that come here, clogging the area from September to April either.
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• A

• A-

• 62,373 Population

Sanford

• Town in Florida
• 191

Current Resident: I have lived in Sanford for many years. It has gone through many changes, most for the better of the City. Things to do here include the Central Fl Zoo, Riverwalk, Seminole Town Center Mall and Colonial Town Park. There are two movie theatres, the newer and bigger one being Amstar. There are many restaurants including Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Ale House, Outback, Cracker Barrel, Amura, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cheddars, Mello Mushroom, Carrabbas and many more. Night life is plentiful at Colonial Town Park...Dexters, Duffys, Liam Fitzpatricks and Graffiti Junktion. Many things to do here!
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• A-

• A-

• 57,979 Population

Wellington

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 189

Current Resident: Wellington is diverse both economically as well as ethnicity. You could be at the local supermarket running into Anyone! The school crossing guard, the olympian, the heiress. People can be themselves right here.
There are so many family fun activities. You don't need a family to enjoy. Wellington is big on volunteers. Always a way to be involved in this community.
You do see where your tax dollars are going.
Best place to live!
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• A-

• 62,796 Population

Goldenrod

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 68

Current Resident: If you want the convenience of all everything Orlando has to offer (and better prices than Winter Park, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, etc), this area is great! You're away from the hustle and bustle of the parks. PLENTY of shopping and great restaurants within just a few short miles. Schools (particularly Valencia, Full Sail, and UCF) are all nearby. Everything really is at your disposal here, AND you're extremely close to toll roads (417 & 408), making it easy to get ANYWHERE quickly.
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• A-

• A-

• 12,634 Population

Horizon West

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 15

Current Resident: We have lived in horizon west for almost 4 years, we love it! Great safe location in Central Florida!
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• A+

• A-

• 25,365 Population

Doctor Phillips

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 15

Current Resident: I love Dr. Phillips! We moved here from San Francisco and it’s just what we wanted. There are so many beautiful neighborhoods. You have a ton of restaurants and grocery stores like Trader Joes and Whole Foods right here. You can throw a rock at Universal it’s so close. Disney is also a short drive away. We are near all the malls, outlets and attractions. The streets are full of trees, the buildings are really nice and well thought out. Love it here!
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• A-

• 11,416 Population

Bay Hill

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• 3

Current Resident: It is a very safe neighborhood to live in. There is a Country Club for those who want to join. We are very close to all 3 theme parks located in Orlando. We are also near Restaurant Row which has some amazing restaurants. We have numerous churches in our immediate area. There are 2 high schools within 2 mile radius.
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• A-

• 5,081 Population

Weston

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• 340

Current Resident: Weston is family oriented, diverse, health conscious, has great schools and is well manicured. There are family events in town center and most parks. There are annual events such as the "Halloween Spooktacular", "Lighting of the Tree", "Chanukah", and events for Latin American culture. People can network, volunteer and sports teams to interact with fellow citizens.Weston welcomes people from a variety of backgrounds. Residents have the opportunity to learn English or other languages at the library or one of the middle schools. Weston has a walking and bike trail throughout the city. School children are encouraged to participate in the Mayors Run/Walk challenge as a team for their school. Majority of Weston schools have the reputation of being an "A" school. Weston is filled with well cut trees,shrubs and grass which creates an environmental ambiance. There are rows of different plants with brightly colored flowers along side the rode. I am so proud to call Weston my home town!
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• A-

• 69,802 Population

Tildenville

• Suburb of Orlando, FL

• B-

• A-

• 1,252 Population