Orange County Public Schools · 32819 / 32836 feeder map
Dr. Phillips
School Zones
The OCPS southwest zone is consistently one of Orange County's strongest — and Dr. Phillips runs one of the only fully IB-connected K–12 pipelines in the district. Here's how the feeder pattern maps to specific communities.
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Florida DOE district grade
IB K–12
Continuous IB pipeline
61%
AP participation rate
3,042
Students, Dr. Phillips HS
High school · grades 9–12
Dr. Phillips High School
6500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819 · OCPS · A-rated
Dr. Phillips High School serves the core 32819 residential corridor — Bay Hill, Phillips Landing, Orange Tree, Toscana, and most of the gated communities along the Butler Chain lakes approach. The school operates three distinct academic tracks simultaneously: IB Diploma, Cambridge AICE, and AP — giving students more post-secondary pathway options than nearly any other OCPS campus.
The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) magnet is one of the most applied-to performing-arts programmes in Central Florida, drawing students from across the district. The AP participation rate (61%) and the school's broad extracurricular profile make it a strong option for college-bound students at every level.
Middle school feeders
Primary feeder · 8/10 GS
Southwest Middle School
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Southwest Middle is the connective link in the district's only fully IB-structured K–12 pipeline: students move from Dr. Phillips Elementary (IB PYP) through Southwest Middle (IB MYP) and into Dr. Phillips High (IB DP) without leaving the programme. Consistently A-rated with strong standardised test performance.
Feeds from
- · Bay Hill
- · Phillips Landing
- · Orange Tree
- · Toscana
- · Lake Sheen communities
Secondary feeder · 7/10 GS
Chain of Lakes Middle School
Solid academics with an arts magnet programme. Chain of Lakes serves a subset of 32836 addresses — primarily communities along the Sand Lake Road corridor — and feeds into both Dr. Phillips High and Olympia High depending on the specific street address.
Feeds from
- · Buena Vista Woods (some)
- · Cypress Chase (some)
- · Sand Lake Hills (some)
Elementary school feeders
Both serve pre-K through grade 5 and are A-rated by the Florida DOE.
9/10 GS
Dr. Phillips Elementary
6909 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando FL 32819
An IB World School (Primary Years Programme) and one of OCPS's flagship elementaries. With 686 students and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, Dr. Phillips Elementary offers a structured, inquiry-based curriculum that flows directly into the IB Middle Years Programme at Southwest Middle. Math proficiency sits at 74% and reading at 68% — well above district averages.
Communities in this feeder
- · Phillips Landing
- · Bay Hill (western portion)
- · Orange Tree
- · Toscana
- · Phillips Bay
- · Lake Sheen Estates
8/10 GS
Palm Lake Elementary
8100 Gatehouse Rd, Orlando FL 32819
A consistently A-rated school with strong parent involvement and test scores that track with the southwest zone's high performance. Palm Lake Elementary serves the communities west of Turkey Lake Road and along the Bay Hill corridor. Students feed into Southwest Middle and then Dr. Phillips High School.
Communities in this feeder
- · Bay Hill (central and eastern)
- · Brentwood Club
- · North Bay / South Bay
- · Hidden Springs
- · Sand Lake Hills
- · Palm Lake
Feeder lookup by community
School boundaries can shift at the street level. Always verify with the OCPS Find My School tool using the specific address before purchase.
| Community | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Landing | Dr. Phillips Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Bay Hill | Palm Lake Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Orange Tree | Dr. Phillips Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Toscana | Dr. Phillips Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Phillips Bay | Dr. Phillips Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Royal Cypress Preserve | Dr. Phillips Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| North Bay / South Bay | Palm Lake Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Brentwood Club | Palm Lake Elementary | Chain of Lakes Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Sand Lake Hills | Palm Lake Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Palm Lake (gated) | Palm Lake Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Cypress Point | Palm Lake Elementary | Southwest Middle | Olympia High |
| Buena Vista Woods | Sand Lake Elementary | Southwest Middle | Olympia High |
| Hidden Springs | Palm Lake Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| Lake Sheen Estates | Dr. Phillips Elementary | Southwest Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
Source: OCPS attendance zones 2024–2025. Community assignments based on typical street-level zoning; verify specific addresses at ocps.net before purchase. School grades are Florida DOE 2023–2024.
School zone FAQs
What high school is Dr. Phillips 32819 zoned for?
Most addresses in the Dr. Phillips 32819 ZIP code are zoned for Dr. Phillips High School (6500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819), an A-rated OCPS high school with IB Diploma, AICE, and the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) magnet programme. Homes in the Sand Lake Road / Buena Vista Woods corridor (32836) may be assigned to Olympia High School instead. Always verify your specific address at the OCPS School Finder before purchase.
Is Dr. Phillips Elementary a good school?
Dr. Phillips Elementary (6909 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando FL 32819) is an A-rated IB World School with a GreatSchools score of 9/10. It is consistently ranked among OCPS's top elementary schools with approximately 686 students, a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, and 74% math proficiency. It feeds into Southwest Middle School (also IB) and Dr. Phillips High School.
What middle school feeds into Dr. Phillips High School?
Southwest Middle School (1101 Bowen Trail, Gotha FL 34734) is the primary middle-school feeder for Dr. Phillips High School. Southwest Middle carries the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), making the Dr. Phillips feeder one of the only fully IB-connected K–12 pipelines in Orange County. Chain of Lakes Middle School serves some portions of the 32836 ZIP and feeds into both Dr. Phillips High and Olympia High.
Do all Dr. Phillips communities feed into Dr. Phillips High School?
Most do, but not all. Communities on the western and central portions of Dr. Phillips (Bay Hill, Phillips Landing, Orange Tree, Toscana, Phillips Bay) reliably zone to Dr. Phillips High School. Communities closer to the I-4 / Sand Lake corridor in 32836 — including Buena Vista Woods and some Cypress Chase addresses — may feed into Olympia High School instead. School boundaries can vary by street. Use the OCPS 'Find My School' tool with the specific address before making any purchase decision.
Does Dr. Phillips High School have an IB programme?
Yes. Dr. Phillips High School offers the IB Diploma Programme, the Cambridge AICE programme, and AP courses. The school is also home to one of Orange County's most selective performing-arts magnets — the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) programme — which draws applicants from across OCPS. The IB feeder runs K–12: Dr. Phillips Elementary (IB PYP) → Southwest Middle (IB MYP) → Dr. Phillips High (IB DP).
Private school options in range
32819 is one of the best-served zip codes for private school access in Orlando — multiple strong options within 10–15 minutes.
K–12 · Christian · ~10 min
The First Academy
The private school most Dr. Phillips families know by name. Located on John Young Pkwy at Conroy Rd, TFA offers AP courses, performing arts, and strong sports programs. Approx. $12,000–$16,000/year. Popular fallback for families who want private education without a long commute.
K–8 · Jewish Day School · In 32819
Orlando Jewish Day School
Located within the Dr. Phillips community itself. Smaller campus, strong academics, and a reputation for individualized attention. Serves the significant Jewish population historically rooted in Bay Hill and the Phillips corridor.
K–8 · Lutheran · In 32819
Trinity Lutheran School
A smaller faith-based option within the 32819 zip code. Appeals to families who want Christian private education close to home rather than the drive to TFA.
Grades 9–12 · Catholic · 20–25 min
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
For families using private elementary but transitioning to private high school. Located on Edgewater Drive, approximately 20–25 minutes from Dr. Phillips. The primary Catholic high school option drawing from across Orange County.
What "IB zone" actually means
Buying into the Dr. Phillips school zone doesn't guarantee IB programme admission. The IB Diploma Programme at Dr. Phillips High is a competitive, selective track — students apply during 8th grade with admission based on grades, teacher recommendations, and a writing component. A Pre-IB track in 9th–10th grade is available for students building toward the DP.
For the best preparation, strong grades in advanced courses at Southwest Middle are recommended — and many families supplement with tutoring or enrichment programs during the middle school years. The IB pipeline (Dr. Phillips Elem → Southwest Middle → Dr. Phillips High) creates context and familiarity with the IB framework, but the Diploma Programme itself requires a separate application.
What the zone is worth
School zone premium in 32819
In 32819, most of the zip code feeds the same Dr. Phillips High zone — so the premium is baked into 32819 broadly rather than varying block to block. What you will see is a micro-premium for homes adjacent to the schools themselves and for the most established subdivisions (Bay Hill, Sand Lake Hills) versus newer areas near I-4.
| Property type | Price range (Q1 2026) |
|---|---|
| 3/2 in Windhover or similar | $450K – $600K |
| 4/3 in Bay Hill (non-golf) | $650K – $950K |
| Bay Hill golf-course or lakefront | $1M – $3M+ |
| New construction near Sand Lake | $700K – $1.2M |
School zone expertise
School zone boundaries matter at the street level.
In Dr. Phillips, a single street can split two different elementary zones. Ryan can identify exactly which communities and lots are assigned to the IB feeder pipeline before you make an offer — and confirm whether a specific address qualifies for the pipeline before you're under contract.