#1 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
The Crenshaw School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in Gotha
Gotha, FL
A+Overall grade104 students10 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Orange County, FL. Top 23 of 23 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Central Florida Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Apopka
Apopka, FL
A+Overall grade391 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Park Maitland School South Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Florida
Winter Park, FL
A+Overall grade86 students3 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Central Florida Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Apopka
Apopka, FL
AOverall grade391 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
United Christian Academy Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Florida
Orlando, FL
AOverall grade110 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Starchild Academy Winter Garden
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Winter Garden
Winter Garden, FL
AOverall grade109 students9 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Raising Knowledge Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Orlando, FL
AOverall grade108 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Windemere Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Windermere
Windermere, FL
AOverall grade1,525 students13 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Elite Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Orlando, FL
AOverall grade356 students17 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Starchild Academy-Wekiva
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2011–12
Apopka, FL
A-Overall grade109 students12 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Orlando
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade2,008 students13 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Star Child Academy of Winter Garden
Independent school · Grades K–5
The largest independent school in Winter Garden
Winter Garden, FL
B+Overall grade109 students12 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Central FL Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Apopka
Apopka, FL
B+Overall grade391 students11 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Park Maitland School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Maitland
Maitland, FL
B+Overall grade530 students10 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Windermere Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Windermere, FL
B+Overall grade1,521 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Future Leaders Academy
Independent school · Grades K–10
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2015–16
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade70 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Pathways Private School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Orlando since at least 2011
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade181 students18 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Oak Ridge Childrens Academy Daycare
Independent school · Grades K–3
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade68 students14 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
XL Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade94 students16 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Southeastern Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade117 students14 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Precious Creations II
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade65 students13 students per teacher
#22 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Little Steps Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2017–18
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade171 students9 students per teacher
#23 Best Independent Schools in Orange County, FL
Vanguard Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Windermere, FL
BOverall grade395 students23 students per teacher
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