Public schools in Apopka, FL
17 open public schools with an address in Apopka, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,963
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Apopka public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Apopka, FL: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,963 students, an average of 939 per school. The largest campus is Apopka High (3,446 students), and the largest elementary school is Kelly Park School (1,073).
Orange operates the most schools here (16), and 2 regular districts have at least one Apopka campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Apopka
Elementary schools in Apopka
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 847 | 16.6:1 | |
| Bear Lake Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 849 | 14.8:1 | |
| Clay Springs Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 626 | 16.5:1 | |
| Dream Lake Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 674 | 16.9:1 | |
| Kelly Park School Orange | PK–08 | 1,073 | 16:1 | |
| Lakeville Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 631 | 16.2:1 | |
| Lovell Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 655 | 15.2:1 | |
| Phillis Wheatley Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 407 | 17.7:1 | |
| Rock Springs Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 682 | 15.2:1 | |
| Wolf Lake Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 710 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Apopka
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka Middle Orange | 06–08 | 858 | 20.9:1 | |
| Piedmont Lakes Middle Orange | 06–08 | 863 | 19.6:1 | |
| Wolf Lake Middle Orange | 06–08 | 1,146 | 20.8:1 |
High schools in Apopka
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High Orange · Magnet | 09–12 | 3,446 | 25.3:1 | |
| Randall Academy Orange · Alternative School | 09–12 | 15 | 3.8:1 | |
| Sheeler High Charter Orange · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 333 | 41.6:1 | |
| Wekiva High Orange · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,148 | 22.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.5%
- Hispanic40%
- Black32.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Apopka schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,963 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Apopka
How many public schools are in Apopka, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Apopka: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 15,963 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Apopka?
Schools with an address in Apopka belong to 2 education agencies, led by Orange (16 schools), Seminole (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Apopka?
Apopka High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Apopka, with 3,446 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Apopka?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Apopka are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sheeler High Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Apopka schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Apopka public schools is 16.6:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Apopka guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities