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Choices In Learning Charter

Public, Charter Grades K-5

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Choices In Learning Charter in Winter Springs, FL, is a K-5 elementary school serving 685 students within the highly-ranked Seminole County School District. This school is an academic powerhouse, consistently earning a top-1% ranking in Florida for over a decade, with current state rank of 21st out of 2,240 elementary schools. Its students achieve remarkable proficiency rates that far exceed district and state averages, such as 96% proficiency in 5th-grade math compared to the district's 52%, and 92% in 3rd-grade English Language Arts versus the district's 72%.

What truly sets this school apart is its combination of exceptional results and efficiency. It maintains an extremely low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.4%, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 25.3% and the state average of 31.4%. This high engagement is paired with cost-effective operations, spending only $8,954 per student—significantly less than nearby traditional public schools like Highlands Elementary School ($12,234) and Winter Springs Elementary School ($9,467). This efficiency suggests a focused academic program that delivers top-tier results without excessive spending.

Compared to other schools in the area, Choices In Learning Charter stands out as a high-performing outlier. For instance, Winter Springs Elementary School, just 2.56 miles away, has a 44th percentile state rank and a 25.2% chronic absenteeism rate. Similarly, Longwood Elementary School and Red Bug Elementary School show significantly lower performance. This school's consistent top-tier ranking—never dropping below the 94th percentile in the last decade—and its near-perfect 5th-grade math scores demonstrate a virtuous cycle of success where high attendance and strong academics reinforce each other, making it a standout choice for families seeking an elite elementary education.

685

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,954

Per pupil spending ?

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708

(407) 302-1005

District: Seminole

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.9%

Hispanic:

26.1%

Asian:

18.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (91% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Seminole

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school91%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

21^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 41Elementary Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	21 of 2240	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	96.8	18 of 2258	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.7	27 of 2256	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	50 of 2240	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	140 of 2219	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	96.5	22 of 2247	99.0%	★★★★★
2019	96.6	16 of 2182	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	97.7	11 of 2118	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	96.7	17 of 2112	99.2%	★★★★★
2016	97.7	14 of 2087	99.3%	★★★★★
2014	95.1	37 of 2064	98.2%	★★★★★
2013	96.0	24 of 2029	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	95.5	34 of 1984	98.3%	★★★★★
2011	93.6	33 of 1985	98.3%	★★★★★
2010	92.2	62 of 1919	96.8%	★★★★★
2009	91.4	74 of 1847	96.0%	★★★★★
2008	83.8	230 of 1789	87.1%	★★★★☆
2007	65.2	655 of 1786	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.4	612 of 1688	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	54.2	125 of 202	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	39.5	147 of 199	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math91%+27 vs state

English Language Arts90%+30 vs state

Science89%+29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)							FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Choices In Learning Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1100 East State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 302-1005	685	41	16.7	17.7%	294 (42.9%)	31 (4.5%)	179 (26.1%)	129 (18.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.9%)	95.6	21^st of 2240 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.8	18^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.2%	3	92.0	88.0	91.0					92.0	87.0	96.0				89.0					$8,954	$658	$8,295
Layer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 Sr 419	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-8050	543	42	12.9	49.5%	188 (34.6%)	64 (11.8%)	208 (38.3%)	32 (5.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.5%)	83.1	308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%		72.4	572^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	74.7%	264	84.0	85.0	79.0					74.0	92.0	58.0	100.0			72.0					$12,208	$588	$11,621
Keeth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-5350	535	34	15.9	29.2%	337 (63.0%)	21 (3.9%)	132 (24.7%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.1%)	83.3	304^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.4%		87.5	235^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.6%	69	88.0	79.0	73.0					84.0	75.0	57.0	100.0			79.0					$10,058	$522	$9,537
Winter Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 W State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 320-0650	501	35	14.3	75.6%	153 (30.5%)	65 (13.0%)	245 (48.9%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.8%)	46.3	1244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.5%		40.2	1354^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.0%	110	54.0	66.0	57.0					55.0	69.0	40.0	100.0			62.0					$11,359	$1,070	$10,289
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Shepard Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-6650	503	37	13.5	62.2%	203 (40.4%)	33 (6.6%)	206 (41.0%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)	71.1	603^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.1%		70.5	624^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.4%	21	70.0	82.0	71.0					62.0	81.0	55.0	100.0			69.0					$12,234	$1,008	$11,227
Seminole Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	3580 N Us Highway 17-92	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 864-8296	547	29	18.8	25.2%	170 (31.1%)	38 (6.9%)	127 (23.2%)	190 (34.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	15 (2.7%)	88.4	171^st of 2240 public elementary schools	92.4%		86.2	260^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.5%	89	85.0	76.0	89.0	88.0	84.0	86.0	93.0	92.0	85.0	85.0		90.0	61.0	67.0	87.0	95.0	88.0	90.0	$8,449	$00	$8,449
Longwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Orange Ave	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-5250	573	39	14.6	64.7%	224 (39.1%)	61 (10.6%)	240 (41.9%)	15 (2.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	63.7	794^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.6%		57.1	949^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.0%	155	70.0	63.0	74.0					61.0	67.0	48.0	97.0			70.0					$11,057	$1,138	$9,919
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	4	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Rainbow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1412 Rainbow Trl	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-8450	729	50	14.5	35.1%	369 (50.6%)	40 (5.5%)	230 (31.6%)	37 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.0%)	87.5	198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.2%		94.3	54^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.6%	144	88.0	70.0	83.0					83.0	87.0	64.0	100.0			86.0					$10,398	$581	$9,817
Red Bug Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Red Bug Lake Rd	Casselberry	32707	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-8350	811	53	15.4	48.6%	338 (41.7%)	58 (7.2%)	323 (39.8%)	36 (4.4%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	49 (6.0%)	62.4	826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%		63.3	795^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.8%	31	78.0	57.0	68.0					78.0	67.0	37.0	100.0			66.0					$9,467	$563	$8,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Choices In Learning Charter

Is Choices In Learning Charter a good school?

Yes! Choices In Learning Charter is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 21^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Choices In Learning Charter?

Students at Choices In Learning Charter are 43% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

How many students attend Choices In Learning Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 685 students attended Choices In Learning Charter.

What district is Choices In Learning Charter in?

Seminole

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