Summary:
There are five elementary schools in Orlando's 32812 zip code, serving grades PK-5 (with one K-8 charter), all part of the Orange County school district.
Lake George Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, earning the area's only 3-star rating and ranking 1177th in the state. It shows strong upward momentum, with 3rd graders achieving 75% proficiency in Math, well above district and state averages. Shenandoah Elementary is the most consistent performer, with the second-highest state rank (1150) and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (29.5%) among traditional public schools. In contrast, Passport Charter struggles significantly, ranking in the bottom 6% of Florida elementary schools with a 0-star rating and proficiency rates as low as 10% in 5th-grade Math. Conway Elementary and Dover Shores Elementary fall in the middle, each holding 1-star ratings.
A key finding is that higher spending does not guarantee better results. Conway Elementary spends the most per student ($19,068) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.5:1), yet it underperforms Lake George Elementary, which spends significantly less ($13,793) and has a higher ratio (15.4:1). This suggests school leadership and teaching quality matter more than resources alone. Another paradox is Passport Charter, which has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (22.9%) in the area but the worst academics, indicating its challenges stem from factors beyond attendance. Overall, 3rd-grade Math is a local strength, with three of four traditional schools meeting or exceeding the state average of 66% proficiency.
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