Orange County Public Schools · 32827 / 32832 feeder map
Lake Nona
School Zones
All five Lake Nona elementary schools are A-rated. All roads lead to Lake Nona High — ranked 82nd in Florida with a 97.7% graduation rate. Here's exactly which community maps to which campus.
97.7%
Graduation rate, LN High
82nd
Florida high school ranking
77%
AP participation rate
5
A-rated elementary feeders
High school · grades 9–12
Lake Nona High School
12500 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando FL 32832 · OCPS · A-rated · GreatSchools 7/10
Lake Nona High School has maintained a consistent A rating from the Florida DOE since 2012 — a streak tied directly to the community's demographics, design, and deliberate investment in schools as infrastructure. Ranked 82nd in Florida and top-3 in the OCPS southeast corridor, the school draws from one of the most educated and high-income residential catchments in the region.
The STEM programming is not incidental — the school sits adjacent to Medical City, a 650-acre healthcare and life sciences hub home to UCF's College of Medicine, Nemours Children's Hospital, and VA Medical Center. Students have direct access to health sciences pathways and dual-enrollment options that most suburban high schools can't replicate.
Middle school feeder
Primary feeder · 8/10 GS
Lake Nona Middle School
Lake Nona Middle opened in 2007 and sits on the same campus as Lake Nona High — a shared footprint that produces one of the most seamless middle-to-high transitions in OCPS. The school is A-rated, serves grades 6–8, and functions as the single bottleneck for all five of Lake Nona's A-rated elementary feeders. The campus co-location means families only have to learn one set of roads, parking, and administrative contacts for six full years of public school.
Elementary school feeders
All five are A-rated by the Florida DOE — a rare cluster of consistent elementary performance for a metro district.
A-rated
Laureate Park Elementary
7800 Laureate Blvd, Orlando FL 32827
Purpose-built as the primary elementary for Laureate Park — the high-density, walkable core of Lake Nona's master plan. The school serves one of the most educationally engaged parent populations in 32827 and operates with strong community involvement from the Laureate Park HOA ecosystem.
Communities in this feeder
- · Laureate Park
- · Laureate Park Adjacent
A-rated
Northlake Park Community School
9100 Northlake Pkwy, Orlando FL 32827
Unusual in that it is physically inside the Northlake Park community and shares a building with the YMCA. Title I school with strong outcomes relative to its demographics — a consistent A-rating reflects what's possible when a school is genuinely embedded in its community.
Communities in this feeder
- · Northlake Park
9/10 GS
Village Park Elementary
12253 Lake Nona Gateway Rd, Orlando FL 32827
The newest addition to the Lake Nona elementary cluster and currently among its highest-rated. Serves the rapidly growing northeast residential corridor — Storey Park, Randal Park, VillageWalk — where most of Lake Nona's 2020s construction is concentrated.
Communities in this feeder
- · Storey Park
- · Randal Park
- · VillageWalk
- · Luna at Lake Nona
8/10 GS
Eagle Creek Elementary
12801 Mere Pkwy, Orlando FL 32832
Serves the Eagle Creek golf community and adjacent 32832 addresses. A-rated. Eagle Creek Elementary feeds into Lake Nona Middle, keeping students in the all-A pipeline through high school for most addresses.
Communities in this feeder
- · Eagle Creek
- · Lake Nona Golf & CC
- · Nona Cove (most addresses)
8/10 GS
Sun Blaze Elementary
13600 Tanja King Blvd, Orlando FL 32828
Serves the Village Walk and Waters Edge communities in the 32828 corridor adjacent to Lake Nona. Strong and growing — A-rated with an active parent community.
Communities in this feeder
- · Village Walk at Lake Nona
- · Waters Edge
- · Narcoossee Village
Feeder lookup by community
Verify specific addresses at the OCPS Find My School tool — zone lines can split streets.
| Community | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Park | Laureate Park Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Northlake Park | Northlake Park Community School | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Eagle Creek | Eagle Creek Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Storey Park | Village Park Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Randal Park | Village Park Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Village Walk at Lake Nona | Sun Blaze Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Waters Edge | Sun Blaze Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Lake Nona Golf & CC | Eagle Creek Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Villagewalk | Village Park Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Nona Cove | Eagle Creek Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Tohopekaliga High |
| Lake Nona Estates | Eagle Creek Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
| Luna at Lake Nona | Village Park Elementary | Lake Nona Middle | Lake Nona High |
Source: OCPS attendance zones 2024–2025. Community assignments based on typical street-level zoning. Verify with OCPS Find My School before purchase. School grades are Florida DOE 2023–2024.
School zone FAQs
What high school is Lake Nona 32827 zoned for?
The vast majority of residential addresses in the Lake Nona 32827 ZIP code — including Laureate Park, Northlake Park, Village Walk, Eagle Creek, and Storey Park — are zoned for Lake Nona High School (12500 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando FL 32832). Lake Nona High is A-rated by the Florida DOE with a 97.7% graduation rate. A small number of addresses in the southeast 32832 ZIP (around Nona Cove) may be assigned to Tohopekaliga High School. Always verify the specific address at the OCPS Find My School tool.
Are Lake Nona schools good?
Lake Nona's OCPS schools have dramatically improved as the master-planned community has matured. Lake Nona High School is A-rated, ranks 82nd in Florida (top 8% statewide), and maintains a 97.7% graduation rate with 77% AP participation. The elementary feeders — Northlake Park Community School, Laureate Park Elementary, Village Park Elementary, Eagle Creek Elementary, and Sun Blaze Elementary — are all A-rated. The community was intentionally designed with schools as a core infrastructure investment.
Which Lake Nona communities feed into Northlake Park Community School?
Northlake Park Community School (K–5, A-rated) is physically located inside the Northlake Park community and primarily serves Northlake Park and adjacent portions of Lake Nona proper. It is a Title I school with strong academic performance relative to its demographics. Students feed into Lake Nona Middle School and then Lake Nona High School.
What middle school feeds into Lake Nona High School?
Lake Nona Middle School (12500 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando FL 32832) is the primary feeder for Lake Nona High School. Lake Nona Middle opened in 2007, is A-rated by the Florida DOE, and sits on the same campus as Lake Nona High — making it a physically seamless transition for students. All five A-rated Lake Nona elementary schools ultimately feed into Lake Nona Middle.
Does Lake Nona High School have good STEM programmes?
Yes. Lake Nona High School's STEM focus is directly tied to its proximity to Medical City — the 650-acre healthcare and life sciences hub on its doorstep. The school offers AP sciences, health-sciences pathways, and dual-enrollment opportunities with Valencia College. The 77% AP participation rate (well above the OCPS average) reflects the academically engaged student population that Lake Nona's community demographics produce.
Why the schools are this good
The Medical City connection
Medical City — a 650-acre campus of healthcare employers including Orlando Health UCF Cancer Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, VA Medical Center, and UCF's College of Medicine — has drawn physicians, researchers, nurses, and administrators to 32827 in large numbers. That population is highly educated, income-stable, and intensely focused on educational outcomes for their children.
The result is a self-reinforcing cycle: strong schools attract professional families, professional families drive strong school outcomes, strong outcomes justify continued investment, and new families choose 32827 specifically for school quality. Homes in the best Lake Nona school zones — particularly the Northlake Park Community School zone — move fast. I routinely see multiple offers within days when a home in that neighborhood comes available.
Private school options nearby
Lake Nona is further from established private school corridors than Dr. Phillips or Winter Park. Families who strongly prefer private education should map commute times before committing to an address.
K–8 · Faith-based · In 32827
Golden Rule Private School
On-site private option within the Lake Nona community. Smaller campus, faith-based, and serves families who want private elementary education without a significant commute. For families with elementary-age children employed at Medical City, this is the most convenient private option.
K–12 · Christian · 32832
Orlando Christian Prep
Located in the adjacent 32832 ZIP, approximately 10–15 minutes from most Lake Nona communities. A K–12 Christian college-prep option for families who prefer private education throughout.
K–12 · Christian · ~25 min
The First Academy
The most prominent private school in southeast Orange County. Located on John Young Pkwy — approximately 25 minutes from Lake Nona depending on traffic. Strong AP coursework, performing arts, and athletics. Families who use TFA from Lake Nona typically commit to a daily commute.
Grades 9–12 · Catholic · 30–35 min
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
For families using private elementary but wanting a private high school — Bishop Moore on Edgewater Drive is 30–35 minutes from Lake Nona. Notably further than from Dr. Phillips or Winter Park, which is a real logistical consideration.
Two things Lake Nona school buyers should know
CDD fees affect your effective carrying cost
Most Lake Nona subdivisions are within a Community Development District (CDD), which adds an annual fee to your property tax bill — typically $1,500–$4,500/year depending on subdivision and lot. This doesn't appear in the base purchase price but affects your true annual ownership cost. A $600K home with a $3,000/year CDD costs meaningfully more to carry than a comparable non-CDD home at the same price. The school quality justifies it for most families — but go in clear-eyed.
Redistricting risk is real at the elementary level
OCPS has redistricted the Lake Nona area multiple times over the last decade as the ZIP code continues adding housing. Northlake Park Community School, in particular, is highly enrolled and has been on watch for rezoning. If you buy in Laureate Park zoned to Northlake Park today, that could change before your kindergartener reaches 4th grade. The district provides public notice and community input periods before changes take effect. Monitor OCPS rezoning news and attend input meetings if redistricting is proposed for your zone.
School zone expertise
Not every Lake Nona address zones the same.
A few southeast 32832 streets zone to Tohopekaliga High instead of Lake Nona High. CDD fees vary by subdivision. Redistricting risk sits at the elementary level. Ryan can walk through the full picture — and verify specific address assignments — before you make an offer.