Summary:
Zip code 32701 in Altamonte Springs, Florida, is served by two public elementary schools, Altamonte Elementary School and Lake Orienta Elementary School, both part of the highly-rated Seminole County School District and serving grades PK through 5 with similar enrollments around 575 students.
Lake Orienta Elementary School is the stronger performer overall, ranking in the 43rd percentile statewide (1269 out of 2240) for 2025-2026, up from the 32nd percentile the prior year, while Altamonte Elementary ranks in the 38th percentile (1390 out of 2240) and has remained stagnant. Lake Orienta also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate (27.9% vs. 35.1%), better 5th Grade Science proficiency (65% vs. 61%), and significantly stronger 3rd Grade Math scores (63% vs. 51%). However, Altamonte Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.4:1 vs. 14.5:1) and outperforms Lake Orienta in 3rd Grade ELA (65% vs. 62%), suggesting a focus on early literacy. Both schools underperform district averages across most subjects, and a notable math achievement gap exists as students progress, with 5th Grade Math proficiency dropping to 40% at Altamonte and 37% at Lake Orienta, well below the state average of 62%.
A key takeaway is that Altamonte Elementary spends more per student ($12,712 vs. $12,209) yet has lower rankings and higher absenteeism, indicating that resource allocation may need adjustment. Additionally, both schools report an anomalous 95-100% proficiency in 6th Grade Math, which is likely a data error since they only serve through 5th grade. For parents, Lake Orienta offers stronger overall academics and attendance, while Altamonte provides smaller class sizes and a potential edge in early reading, though both schools would benefit from targeted support in upper-grade math and chronic absenteeism.
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