Pinecrest Creek Charter continues to maintain its #355 Florida ranking heading into the second half of the school year — a strong position for a campus of only 123 students. The school's 75% reading and 65% math proficiency rates place it well above the Florida state averages, and families in northwest Orlando increasingly name Pinecrest Creek as a preferred open-enrollment option in the Lee Road corridor. As a charter school within the OCPS oversight framework, Pinecrest Creek also participated in OCPS's district-wide family engagement and reading campaign initiatives for the current school year.

Q1. How do families apply to Pinecrest Creek Charter?

Ans. Pinecrest Creek Charter is an open-enrollment charter school, so any family in Orange County can apply. Applications typically open at the start of each year through the school's enrollment process. Contact the school at 1100 Lee Road to get current enrollment dates and availability.

Q2. What grades does Pinecrest Creek Charter serve?

Ans. Pinecrest Creek Charter runs kindergarten through fifth grade. With only 123 students total, it's one of the smallest K-5 campuses in the Orange County area — which means class sizes tend to be small and staff get to know students quickly.

Q3. How does Pinecrest Creek Charter compare academically?

Ans. Pinecrest Creek Charter ranks #355 in Florida, placing it in the top 20% of all Florida elementary schools. That's a strong number for a small charter campus. The school reaches good reading proficiency, which is well above the state averages.

Q4. What is the school culture like at Pinecrest Creek Charter?

Ans. Because the campus is small, with just 123 students, there is a more personal environment than you'd find at a 500-student neighborhood school. Parent reviews consistently mention that teachers and staff know every student by name. That intimacy is one of the reasons families specifically choose smaller charter campuses.

Q5. What middle school do Pinecrest Creek Charter students typically attend?

Ans. After completing 5th grade at Pinecrest Creek Charter, students transition to a middle school based on their home address within the OCPS service area. Families should contact OCPS enrollment to understand the middle school options available after a charter elementary school.