Orlando Science Elementary Charter continued its position as one of the highest-performing elementary campuses in Florida through the current school year, with math and reading proficiency scores of 82% and 79% respectively. The school's STEM-forward curriculum draws families from across Orange County through its competitive open enrollment lottery. Parent reviews from the current year consistently describe a highly organized campus where science-based learning is woven through every grade level. Families interested in applying for the upcoming school year should contact the school at 2611 Technology Drive well ahead of the lottery deadline, as demand for enrollment is consistently high.

Q1. What makes Orlando Science Elementary Charter academically distinctive?

Ans. Orlando Science Elementary Charter's math proficiency of 82% and reading proficiency of 79% place it among the very top elementary campuses in all of Florida. The school runs a STEM-forward instructional model across all K-5 grade levels and has earned recognition as one of the highest-performing charter schools in the OCPS network through consistent academic results.

Q2. How does enrollment work at Orlando Science Elementary Charter?

Ans. Orlando Science Elementary Charter accepts students through an open application and lottery process. Any family in the OCPS area can apply regardless of home address.

Q3. What is the school community like at Orlando Science Elementary Charter?

Ans. Orlando Science Elementary Charter has an exactly 50/50 gender balance across its 717 students and serves a diverse student body where 28% of students receive free or reduced-price meals. Parent reviews consistently describe the school as one of the most academically rigorous and well-run charter campuses in the Orlando area, with teachers who are committed to scientific inquiry from the earliest grades.

Q4. Does Orlando Science Elementary Charter have any extracurricular STEM programs?

Ans. Orlando Science Elementary Charter is a science-based charter school that provides enrichment programming linked to the STEM curriculum after the regular school day.

Q5.What middle school do Orlando Science Elementary Charter students attend?

Ans. Orlando Science Elementary Charter runs through 5th grade. After completing 5th grade, students transition to a middle school through the standard OCPS enrollment process. Many Orlando Science Elementary Charter graduates continue to the affiliated Orlando Science Middle High Charter campus or other OCPS middle schools depending on application outcomes.