Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 32810

This analysis examines six elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 in Orlando, FL (zip code 32810), all within the Orange school district, which includes a mix of traditional public and charter schools serving a predominantly low-income population.

The standout school in the area is Pinecrest Creek Charter, which ranks in the 66th percentile statewide and achieves exceptional test scores, particularly in Math where 88% of 3rd graders are proficient. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (30.9%) and lowest per-student spending ($11,938). In stark contrast, Princeton House Charter is the lowest-performing school in the state (0th percentile for three years) despite spending $33,518 per student—nearly three times more than any other school—and having the smallest student-teacher ratio (6.8:1). This inverse relationship between spending and performance is the most striking finding. Lake Weston Elementary presents a paradox: it is a math powerhouse with 75% of 3rd graders proficient, yet it has the highest chronic absenteeism rate (51.5%) and highest poverty rate (79.52%) in the area. Lockhart Elementary is the only school exceeding the state average in 5th-grade Science (61% vs. 60% state), despite ranking low overall (10th percentile).

Chronic absenteeism is a major crisis, with three schools—Lake Weston (51.5%), Aspire Academy Charter (49.6%), and Princeton House Charter (46.3%)—far exceeding the district average of 35.2%. The two lowest-performing schools both have absenteeism rates near 50%, creating a cycle of poor attendance and low test scores. Overall, the data shows that school quality varies dramatically in this zip code, with Pinecrest Creek Charter being the clear academic leader, while Riverside Elementary (20th percentile) and Lockhart Elementary (10th percentile) struggle, and Aspire Academy Charter (1st percentile) and Princeton House Charter (0th percentile) face critical challenges.