Orange County Public Schools · 32806 · South of Downtown · Boone High Magnet
SODO Schools
OCPS A-rated · Boone High
SODO sits in Orange County Public Schools — an A-rated district. Boone High School serves the south-central Orlando corridor as one of OCPS's most recognized magnet campuses. A-rated OCPS school zone in Orlando's most walkable urban neighborhood near Orlando Health.
OCPS
A-rated district
Magnet
Boone High / Pershing K-8
Urban
South of Downtown walkable
32806
SODO ZIP
School profile
High School · 9–12
Magnet · A-rated OCPSBoone High School
One of OCPS's most recognized high school campuses — a magnet designation serving the south-central Orlando corridor. Boone High draws an academically engaged student body shaped by the education-focused south Orlando residential base. Consistently among OCPS's stronger comprehensive high schools within the A-rated district. For SODO buyers, Boone High is a primary school-zone selling point comparable to Dr. Phillips High or Winter Park High in prestige. Verify specific assignment at OCPS school finder.
K–8 Magnet
OCPS MagnetPershing K-8 School
An OCPS magnet school serving grades K-8 for the south-central Orlando corridor. Pershing K-8 is a significant buyer amenity for SODO families — providing a focused magnet curriculum from kindergarten through 8th grade before feeding into Boone High. The K-8 magnet structure is one of OCPS's more complete K-12 pipelines for urban Orlando families who want academic focus from the earliest grades. Verify enrollment by address at OCPS school locator.
Private · K–12
Lake Highland Preparatory
Orlando's marquee K-12 independent school (Loch Haven/downtown area, ~10-15 minutes north of SODO). The most proximate high-profile private school from SODO. Given OCPS A-rated quality and Boone High's strong school-zone standing, private school from SODO is primarily an environment preference. Lake Highland Prep is the natural reference for families seeking independent secular education from an urban Orlando address.
Zone lookup by area
Verify at Orange County Public Schools.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| SODO core (32806) | Pershing K-8 / verify | Pershing K-8 / verify | Boone High School |
| South of Downtown (32806/32839) | Blankner K-8 / verify | Blankner K-8 / verify | Boone High / verify |
| SODO / Conway (32812) | Lake George Elem / verify | Pershing K-8 / verify | Boone or Oak Ridge High / verify |
School FAQs — SODO Orlando
What schools serve SODO in Orlando FL?
SODO (South of Downtown) is an urban neighborhood in Orlando (32806/32839), Orange County, served by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) — an A-rated Florida district. Boone High School is the primary high school for the SODO and south-central Orlando corridor — one of OCPS's flagship campuses and a designated magnet school. Pershing K-8 is an OCPS magnet school serving the area for both elementary and middle grades. Verify by specific address at the OCPS school locator. SODO's 32806 zone is one of OCPS's most distinctive urban school assignments.
Does SODO Orlando feed Boone High School?
Yes — SODO's 32806 location feeds Boone High School for most addresses — one of OCPS's most recognized and sought-after high school assignments. Boone High is an OCPS magnet campus known for academic achievement, strong athletics, and a school community shaped by the education-engaged south-central Orlando residential base. The Boone High zone has historically been one of OCPS's most consistently desirable assignments — the same school-zone reputation that drives buyers to SODO's urban bungalows, condos, and townhomes. Verify by specific address at OCPS school locator.
What is the school zone advantage of SODO over other Orlando neighborhoods?
SODO's Boone High zone is one of OCPS's most recognized school brands — comparable in reputation to the Dr. Phillips High IB zone or the Winter Park High zone within the district. For urban buyers choosing between SODO's walkable bungalow character and comparable urban Orlando neighborhoods, the Boone High zone is a meaningful differentiator. SODO delivers A-rated OCPS school quality with Boone High's established reputation at urban Orlando pricing — often more affordable than Dr. Phillips or Winter Park zones — with the added benefit of Orlando Health ORMC proximity for healthcare-professional buyers.
What is Pershing K-8 like for SODO families?
Pershing K-8 is an OCPS magnet school serving elementary and middle grades for the south-central Orlando corridor. As an OCPS magnet, Pershing K-8 offers a focused academic environment and draws from an engaged student population across the OCPS zone. For SODO buyers with elementary-age children, Pershing K-8 is often a significant selling point — providing a magnet school environment through 8th grade before feeding into Boone High's established campus. The K-8 magnet structure means families can plan from kindergarten through 12th grade within a consistent, academically focused pipeline.
Are there private school options near SODO Orlando?
SODO's south-central Orlando location provides good access to Orlando's private school options. Lake Highland Preparatory School (K-12 independent, downtown/Loch Haven area, ~10-15 minutes north) is Orlando's marquee independent school and is among the closest private K-12 options from SODO. The First Academy (K-12 Christian, College Park area, ~15-20 minutes) and other faith-based schools are accessible. Given OCPS A-rated quality and Boone High's strong zone reputation, private school from SODO is primarily an environment preference — the Boone High pipeline is already among OCPS's most desirable public assignments in urban Orlando.
School zone expertise
SODO — OCPS A-rated with Boone High magnet zone and Pershing K-8 in Orlando's most walkable South of Downtown neighborhood.
Ryan can verify the OCPS school zone for specific SODO addresses, explain Boone High's magnet standing within the A-rated OCPS district, and compare the SODO school zone to other urban Orlando and south-central Orange County communities for school-focused buyers.