Seminole County Public Schools · 32746 / 32779 · Estate Road Corridor
Markham Woods
SCPS A-rated · Lake Mary High IB
The Markham Woods Corridor is entirely in Seminole County Public Schools — Florida's top 5 school district. North addresses feed Lake Mary High (IB, top 50 FL). South addresses feed Lyman High. Both are A-rated SCPS outcomes in one of Florida's premier school districts.
SCPS
Top 5 FL district
A
District FL DOE grade
IB
Lake Mary High (north)
2
High schools by address
School profile
North corridor · High
IB · Top 50 FLLake Mary High School
Top 50-75 Florida public high school with a strong IB programme. North Markham Woods addresses (Lake Mary 32746 zone) feed this pipeline. One of Seminole County's strongest individual campuses — among the best public high schools in Central Florida. Strong academics, athletics, and career programs. The primary school destination for Heathrow and north Markham Woods buyers. Verify by specific address at the SCPS locator.
South corridor · High
A-rated SCPSLyman High School
An A-rated SCPS campus serving Longwood and south Seminole County. Southern Markham Woods addresses (32779) typically feed Lyman High. A strong SCPS comprehensive high school in one of Florida's top districts. Lyman sits in the same A-rated district as Lake Mary High — the school quality floor is high across all SCPS campuses. Verify the specific Markham Woods address to confirm Lake Mary vs Lyman assignment.
Private · K–12
The Geneva School
The most referenced Seminole County private school for estate corridor buyers — a classical Christian K-12 in Fern Park, approximately 15-20 minutes from most Markham Woods addresses. Orangewood Christian (Maitland, K-12) is another established private option. Given SCPS's top-5 Florida district quality, the demand for private alternatives in Markham Woods is lower than in most Florida markets — buyers here often choose SCPS as the intentional purchase driver.
Zone lookup by area
North addresses → Lake Mary High; south addresses → Lyman High. Verify at the Seminole County Public Schools locator.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Markham Woods / Lake Mary (32746) | Heathrow Elem / verify | Greenwood Lakes Middle / verify | Lake Mary High School (IB) |
| Central Markham Woods (32746/32779) | Verify with SCPS | Millennium Middle / verify | Lake Mary or Lyman / verify |
| South Markham Woods / Longwood (32779) | Verify with SCPS | Millenium Middle / verify | Lyman High School |
School FAQs — Markham Woods Corridor
What schools serve the Markham Woods Corridor?
Markham Woods Road is a Seminole County estate corridor served by Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) — consistently one of Florida's top 5 school districts. School assignments depend on the specific address location along this north-south corridor: northern Markham Woods addresses (32746, Lake Mary area) typically feed Lake Mary High School, one of Florida's top 50 public high schools with a strong IB programme. Southern addresses (32779, Longwood area) typically feed Lyman High School — an A-rated SCPS campus. Both pipelines are in SCPS A-rated district. Always verify at the SCPS school locator for the exact assignment by address.
Does Markham Woods feed Lake Mary High School?
Northern Markham Woods Corridor addresses (closer to Lake Mary, 32746) typically feed Lake Mary High School — one of Florida's top-ranked public high schools. Lake Mary High hosts a robust IB (International Baccalaureate) programme and ranks consistently in the top 50-75 Florida public high schools by various metrics. For estate buyers on the Markham Woods Corridor who want maximum school quality, verifying that the specific address falls in the Lake Mary High zone (rather than the Lyman zone) is an important due diligence step. Both are A-rated SCPS campuses — but Lake Mary High's IB programme and district ranking are a meaningful differentiator.
Is the Markham Woods Corridor in Seminole County schools?
Yes — Markham Woods Road runs through Seminole County, and the entire corridor is served by Seminole County Public Schools. SCPS is one of Florida's top 5 school districts by performance, ranking consistently alongside St. Johns County (Ponte Vedra) and Sarasota County as among Florida's best. All Markham Woods Corridor addresses are in the SCPS A-rated district — regardless of whether the specific address feeds Lake Mary High or Lyman High. Both are strong A-rated SCPS outcomes. The Markham Woods Corridor is one of the premier Seminole County estate addresses for school-focused buyers.
What is Lyman High School in Longwood FL?
Lyman High School is an A-rated SCPS campus serving the Longwood and south Seminole County corridor. Southern Markham Woods addresses (32779) typically feed Lyman High. Lyman is a comprehensive SCPS campus in the district's consistently high-performing system. Like all SCPS high schools, Lyman High performs well above the Florida statewide average. It sits in Longwood, adjacent to the Lake Brantley and Lake Mary High zones. For Markham Woods buyers specifically looking for the IB programme, verifying that the address is in the Lake Mary High zone (north Markham Woods) rather than Lyman is the relevant question.
Are there private school options near the Markham Woods Corridor?
The Markham Woods Corridor's location in Seminole County puts it near several private school options. Lake Mary area private options are within 10-15 minutes. The Geneva School (classical Christian, Fern Park, ~15-20 minutes) is the most referenced Seminole County private option for estate buyers. Orangewood Christian School (Maitland, ~20-25 minutes) is another established K-12 option. Given that Markham Woods already sits in one of Florida's best public school districts (SCPS), the case for private schooling over SCPS public options is weaker here than in most Florida markets. Most Markham Woods Corridor buyers who are school-focused specifically target this corridor because of the SCPS district quality.
School zone expertise
Markham Woods — Florida's top school district on one of Seminole County's premier estate corridors.
Ryan verifies whether a specific Markham Woods Corridor address feeds Lake Mary High (IB) or Lyman High, and explains SCPS's top-5 Florida district context for estate buyers evaluating the corridor.