Orange County Public Schools · 32806 · South Downtown Orlando
SODO Schools
Boone High Magnet
SODO zones to Blankner K-8 and Boone High School — one of OCPS's stronger urban pipelines. Boone's A rating and Criminal Justice / Law / Finance magnet program distinguish it from most downtown-adjacent school zones in Orange County.
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Boone High FL DOE grade
K-8
Blankner school model
Magnet
Law, Justice, Finance
32806
Primary ZIP
School profile
High School · 9–12
A-rated · MagnetBoone High School
A-rated OCPS campus serving the SODO / Delaney Park / Conway corridor. Magnet program tracks in Criminal Justice, Law, and Finance distinguish Boone from most OCPS comprehensive high schools. Performing arts programming also active. One of OCPS's stronger urban high schools — a meaningful differentiator for buyers comparing urban OCPS zones.
K-8 · Elementary & Middle
K-8 ModelBlankner K-8 School
The primary elementary and middle school for many SODO addresses. The K-8 campus model keeps students on one campus from kindergarten through 8th grade — eliminating the middle school transition. Well-regarded by urban OCPS standards. The school serves the Delaney Park and South Orange corridor including the urban neighborhood's increasingly engaged parent community.
Zone lookup by area
Approximate. Verify at OCPS Find My School before closing.
| Area | K-8 School | Middle (if not K-8) | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| SODO core / South Orange Ave (32806) | Blankner K-8 | Blankner K-8 (K-8) | Boone High School |
| Delaney Park (32806) | Blankner K-8 / verify | Blankner K-8 | Boone High School |
| Hourglass District (32806) | Blankner K-8 / verify | Blankner K-8 / verify | Boone High / verify |
| Lake Davis / Lake Cherokee (32806) | Blankner K-8 / verify | Blankner K-8 | Boone High School |
| South SODO / Conway Rd area (32812) | Verify with OCPS | Verify with OCPS | Boone / Oak Ridge / verify |
School FAQs — SODO Orlando
What schools serve SODO Orlando?
SODO (South Downtown Orlando) is in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) within the 32806 ZIP code. Blankner K-8 School serves many SODO addresses as the primary elementary and middle school option — a K-8 model that keeps students on one campus through 8th grade. High school is Boone High School, an A-rated OCPS campus with a notable magnet program including Criminal Justice, Law, and Finance tracks. Always verify the specific address at OCPS Find My School before purchasing.
What is Boone High School's magnet program?
Boone High School in OCPS operates a magnet program with tracks in Criminal Justice, Law, and Finance — specialized career academy programming that distinguishes it from most OCPS comprehensive high schools. The magnet is open to students from across Orange County (not just the SODO zone), which means competitive admissions for out-of-zone students. In-zone SODO students are zoned directly to Boone and have guaranteed access. Combined with Boone's A rating, this is one of OCPS's stronger urban high school pipelines.
What is Blankner K-8 School?
Blankner K-8 School serves the SODO and Delaney Park corridor in OCPS. As a K-8 campus, it eliminates the middle school transition for SODO students — a meaningful benefit in the urban core where some families find middle school transitions disruptive. Blankner is a well-regarded OCPS campus by urban Orlando standards, with a parent community that reflects the neighborhood's increasingly higher-income residential demographic as SODO continues gentrifying.
Are SODO Orlando schools good?
SODO is in a notably stronger urban OCPS zone than many downtown-adjacent areas. Boone High School is A-rated with a distinct magnet program — one of OCPS's better urban high schools. Blankner K-8's structure is a positive for families with elementary-age children. The zone is not at the level of the southwest OCPS corridor (Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Bay Hill) but compares favorably to many urban OCPS zones. SODO is primarily purchased for its walkable restaurant district access and urban lifestyle — school quality is a supporting factor rather than the primary draw for most buyers.
Are there private school options near SODO Orlando?
SODO's central location puts several private options within range. Trinity Preparatory School (Winter Park, ~15 minutes) is the premium K-12 private option from this corridor. The First Academy (PK-12, Dr. Phillips, ~20 minutes) is a large faith-based option. The Christ School operates K-8 near the downtown corridor. Orangewood Christian School (Maitland, ~20 minutes) is another K-12 option. Given Boone High's A rating and magnet program, however, some SODO families find the public pipeline competitive enough to stay in the system.
School zone expertise
SODO's Boone High magnet — one of OCPS's stronger urban school stories.
Boone's Law, Criminal Justice, and Finance magnet attracts students district-wide — but SODO residents are automatically in zone. Ryan can identify which specific addresses feed Blankner K-8 vs other campuses before you make an offer.