Central Florida school districts
Public school districts in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties
How school assignment works
In Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, students are zoned to a public school based on their home address, so the assigned school depends on the exact address.
Orange County Public Schools
The eighth-largest school district in the US, according to Orange County Public Schools (2026), serving Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden and Dr. Phillips.
Osceola County Public Schools
Has schools in Celebration, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, Harmony and Kenansville, according to the School District of Osceola County (2026).
Seminole County Public Schools
An A-rated district for 2025–26 and 11th of Florida's 67 districts, according to Seminole County Public Schools (2026), with high schools including Oviedo High, Winter Springs High and Lake Mary High.
Find your assigned school
School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district using its own school lookup:
Private schools
The Orlando area has private and faith-based schools, such as Windermere Preparatory School, Lake Highland Preparatory, The First Academy and Montverde Academy.
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Frequently asked questions about schools
How does public school enrollment work in the United States?+
Florida public schools are free, and students are zoned to a school based on their home address. To enroll in Orange County Public Schools, for example, you need proof of residence, immunization records on Florida Form 680 and proof of a physical exam by a U.S. doctor within a year of enrollment. OCPS states that children are entitled to a public education regardless of their immigration status, and that staff may not request documentation to verify a student's immigration status.
How does Florida grade its schools?+
The Florida Department of Education grades public schools and districts from A to F. According to the School District of Osceola County, performance is assessed on five components: overall achievement, learning gains, graduation rates, acceleration opportunities and support for students with the greatest needs.
Does the neighborhood really determine my children's school?+
Yes. In Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, students are zoned to a public school based on their home address, so the assigned school depends on the exact address — confirm it with the district's own school lookup.
My child doesn't speak English. Will they get support?+
Yes. Orange County Public Schools' Multilingual Services department serves English language learners, and the School District of Osceola County runs an English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.
How are Central Florida's school districts graded?+
The Florida Department of Education grades schools and districts from A to F. Seminole County Public Schools reports an 'A' district grade for 2025–26, Orange County Public Schools began the 2026–27 school year with an 'A' district rating, and the School District of Osceola County reports it was one-tenth of a percentage point short of an 'A' for 2025–26.
How do I look up a specific school's rating?+
GreatSchools.org provides 1-to-10 ratings, parent reviews and performance data for any US public school.
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