Summary:
Zip code 32789, located in Winter Park, Florida, is served by a single public school, Killarney Elementary, which educates 344 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Orange County school district.
Killarney Elementary is a school of notable contrasts. It serves a predominantly low-income population, with 67% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and has a student-teacher ratio of 14.9. The school's state ranking has declined in recent years, currently sitting at the 31st percentile. A critical red flag is a significant "3rd grade slump," where only 38% of 3rd graders were proficient in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in the 2025-2026 school year—a performance 25 to 28 percentage points below district and state averages. However, the school shows a remarkable recovery by 4th grade, with ELA proficiency jumping to 62% (matching the district) and Math to 58%. Fifth-grade Science is a relative strength, with 62% proficiency, slightly above the state average. The school spends a substantial $14,958 per student, yet this high investment has not consistently translated into top-tier academic results, raising questions about resource allocation.
Overall, Killarney Elementary presents a mixed picture for parents. While the school demonstrates an ability to help students rebound after 3rd grade and excels in Science, the severe underperformance in early elementary grades and high chronic absenteeism (34.8%) are significant concerns. The volatility in test scores from year to year suggests that outcomes are highly dependent on the specific group of students, making it a school that requires close attention to individual student progress and targeted support, particularly in early literacy and math.
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