Public schools in Longwood, FL
7 open public schools with an address in Longwood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,339
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Longwood public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Longwood, FL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,339 students, an average of 1,048 per school. The largest campus is Lyman High School (2,026 students), and the largest elementary school is Sabal Point Elementary School (923).
Every listed school belongs to Seminole. 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 15.8:1, lower than 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 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 47% 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 Longwood
Elementary schools in Longwood
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 573 | 14.7:1 | |
| Sabal Point Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 923 | 15.8:1 | |
| Wekiva Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 800 | 14.8:1 | |
| Woodlands Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 785 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Longwood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwee Middle School Seminole · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,334 | 17.9:1 | |
| Rock Lake Middle School Seminole | 06–08 | 898 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Longwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman High School Seminole · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,026 | 20.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.1%
- Hispanic34%
- Black12.9%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Longwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,339 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Longwood
How many public schools are in Longwood, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Longwood: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,339 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Longwood?
All listed public schools with an address in Longwood belong to Seminole. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Longwood?
Lyman High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Longwood, with 2,026 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Longwood?
No school with an address in Longwood is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Longwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Longwood public schools is 15.8:1, lower than 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 Longwood 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