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Blankner K-8

Public Grades PK, KG-8
286th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 87% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Blankner K-8 in Orlando, FL, is a highly performing public school serving 824 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Florida elementary schools for the past decade. This school stands out dramatically from most nearby schools in the Orange district, with a state rank of 286th out of 2,240 (87th percentile) compared to an average rank of about 1,400th for its neighbors. Blankner achieves exceptional results in advanced subjects, with 98% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% in Geometry, far exceeding district and state averages, and it maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.6% versus an average of 38.5% at nearby schools.

One interesting pattern at Blankner is a consistent dip in 7th-grade math proficiency, which has ranged from 25% to 50% in recent years—the only grade and subject where the school falls below the state average. This "7th grade math dip" is not unique to Blankner, as it appears across other K-8 schools like Pershing School and Lake Como School, suggesting a systemic challenge in the curriculum at this level. Additionally, Blankner has shown consistent improvement over time, climbing back to the 87th-89th percentile range since 2021 after a dip in the late 2010s, demonstrating resilience in navigating post-pandemic challenges.

While Blankner is a top performer, it is not the only strong school in the area. Hillcrest Elementary, just 2.49 miles away, outperforms Blankner with a 5-star rating and a state rank of 43rd (98th percentile), creating a fascinating contrast with lower-performing schools like Conway Elementary (ranked 1,714th) and OCPS Academic Center for Excellence (ranked 2,143rd). Notably, higher spending per student does not guarantee better outcomes—Conway spends $19,068 per student but ranks in the bottom quarter, while Blankner spends $13,505 and excels, highlighting that factors like family support and school culture are more powerful predictors of success.

824
Students ?
14.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,505
Per pupil spending ?
26.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 2500 S Mills Ave
       Orlando, FL  32806

(407) 245-1720

District: Orange


Students who attend Blankner K-8 usually attend:

High:    William R Boone High
Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
Hispanic:
26.3%
African American:
10.0%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 61% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida elementary schools
✓Among the top-ranked schools in Orange
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school79%
District avg63%
Florida avg61%
Elementary school
286th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 13%▲ up 1 pts since 2016
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
183rd of 1,216
Florida public middle schools ?
Top 15%▼ down 2 pts since 2016
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
25th of 161Elementary Schools in the Orange
30th of 70Orange among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202684.0286 of 224087.2%★★★★☆
202587.0245 of 225889.1%★★★★☆
202485.4295 of 225686.9%★★★★☆
202385.0291 of 224087.0%★★★★☆
202288.0237 of 221989.3%★★★★☆
202182.7362 of 224783.9%★★★★☆
201973.0564 of 218274.2%★★★★☆
201872.4553 of 211873.9%★★★★☆
201777.3442 of 211279.1%★★★★☆
201684.4284 of 208786.4%★★★★☆
201484.4274 of 206486.7%★★★★☆
201382.5303 of 202985.1%★★★★☆
201278.1396 of 198480.0%★★★★☆
201169.5609 of 198569.3%★★★☆☆
201077.5383 of 191980.0%★★★★☆
200974.9423 of 184777.1%★★★★☆
200869.9533 of 178970.2%★★★★☆
200777.2367 of 178679.5%★★★★☆
200674.8415 of 168875.4%★★★★☆
200578.456 of 20272.3%★★★★☆
200467.696 of 19951.8%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202681.1183 of 121685.0%★★★★☆
202581.1196 of 120583.7%★★★★☆
202475.0259 of 119678.3%★★★★☆
202374.6264 of 117777.6%★★★★☆
202277.5230 of 114880.0%★★★★☆
202173.4277 of 113675.6%★★★★☆
201976.0244 of 109977.8%★★★★☆
201879.8190 of 103581.6%★★★★☆
201787.0119 of 103188.5%★★★★☆
201684.2132 of 99786.8%★★★★☆
201482.2145 of 99985.5%★★★★☆
201386.397 of 95689.9%★★★★☆
201282.8127 of 89785.8%★★★★☆
201184.4107 of 89188.0%★★★★☆
201087.271 of 83991.5%★★★★★
200984.890 of 78088.5%★★★★☆
200887.176 of 74089.7%★★★★☆
200790.647 of 73693.6%★★★★★
200688.462 of 67590.8%★★★★★
200587.951 of 60291.5%★★★★★
200484.079 of 59386.7%★★★★☆
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Geometry100%+44 vs state
Algebra 198%+35 vs state
Civics82%+5 vs state
Math79%+17 vs state
Science78%+22 vs state
English Language Arts77%+16 vs state

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What people are saying
by a student
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Open Quote I have attended Blankner scence kindergarden and im now in 8th grade but the school population is small of only 1000 [keep in mind it's a pre-k through 8]evryone knows eachother and we have a zero tollerence of bullying. we are also rated the 3rd best school in orange county and have many high test scores. but the one thing i dont like is that many students are middle class or upper middle class so a person of a lower class that doesnt own the "new IPAD 2" may feel leftout... but i love this school and am sad to leave but also excited to be moving into a bigger population school [Boone] Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 7, 2010

Open Quote Blankner is a relatively small school with very strong parent and community ties. There is a very strong focus on academics. Discipline is also strong. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment for students. The weakest part would be the middle school, because it is so small, it cannot offer many of the extras available at the large, regular middle schools. But it is still academically superior. Close Quote




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Students at Blankner K-8 are 53% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Blankner K-8 usually go on to attend:

High : William R Boone High

In the 2024-25 school year, 824 students attended Blankner K-8.

Blankner K-8 ranks 286th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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