Volusia County Schools · 32724 · DeLand · Near Stetson University
Victoria Park Schools
VCS B-rated · DeLand High Arts Tradition
Victoria Park sits in Volusia County Schools — a B-rated Florida district above the adjacent C-rated alternatives. DeLand High School is the primary high school, with a strong arts and performing arts tradition shaped by proximity to Stetson University.
VCS
Volusia County schools
B
District FL DOE grade
Arts
DeLand High tradition
32724
DeLand ZIP
Victoria Park delivers VCS B-rated schools with DeLand High's arts tradition — solid middle-tier Florida schools shaped by the Stetson University influence
Volusia County Schools (B-rated) outperforms Polk County (C) and Osceola County (C), but trails A-rated Seminole County, Orange County, and Brevard County districts. Within VCS, DeLand High has a distinctive character — the arts and academic culture in DeLand is elevated by Stetson University's presence compared to most comparable Florida towns at the $280K–$450K price point. Buyers who specifically prioritize the highest school district ratings should compare Sanford or Oviedo (SCPS A-rated) to the east at similar price tiers.
School profile
High School · 9–12
Arts TraditionDeLand High School
VCS campus with a distinctive arts and performing arts tradition, shaped by Stetson University's long influence on DeLand's cultural character. Serves the DeLand city and Victoria Park corridor. B-rated VCS district floor applies. DeLand High has a reputation within VCS for arts programming that distinguishes it from more standard suburban high school campuses. Strong extracurriculars and community ties. Verify specific Victoria Park address at VCS school locator.
Middle School · 6–8
Taylor Middle School
The primary VCS middle school for the Victoria Park and DeLand corridor. Feeds into DeLand High for most Victoria Park family addresses. Part of the B-rated Volusia County system. Taylor Middle serves the DeLand community and is the standard feeder in the DeLand High pipeline for Victoria Park buyers. Verify specific address at VCS school locator.
Elementary · K–5
George Marks Elementary
The typical elementary feeder for the Victoria Park corridor. Part of the B-rated VCS system. George Marks Elementary serves the DeLand area within Victoria Park's school zone. Part of the standard DeLand pipeline: George Marks → Taylor Middle → DeLand High. Victoria Park also has age-restricted 55+ sections where school zones are not applicable — the full school pipeline applies to the family sections. Verify by address at VCS.
Zone lookup by area
Approximate. Verify at Volusia County Schools.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park core (32724) | George Marks Elem / verify | Taylor Middle / verify | DeLand High School |
| Victoria Park 55+ areas (32724) | N/A (age-restricted) | N/A | N/A |
| Victoria Park perimeter (32724) | Verify with VCS | Taylor Middle / verify | DeLand High / verify |
School FAQs — Victoria Park DeLand
What schools serve Victoria Park in DeLand FL?
Victoria Park is a master-planned community in DeLand, Volusia County FL, served by Volusia County Schools (VCS) — a B-rated Florida district. DeLand High School is the primary high school for Victoria Park addresses. Taylor Middle School serves grades 6-8. George Marks Elementary is a typical elementary feeder for the Victoria Park/DeLand corridor. VCS is B-rated — above Polk County (C) and Osceola County (C), but below A-rated districts like SCPS, OCPS, and BPS. DeLand High School has a notable arts and performing arts tradition influenced by proximity to Stetson University. Always verify at the VCS school locator.
What is DeLand High School like?
DeLand High School is a VCS (Volusia County Schools) campus with a strong arts and performing arts tradition — shaped in part by the proximity of Stetson University, which has long influenced the cultural and academic character of DeLand. The school serves the city of DeLand and surrounding communities including Victoria Park. VCS is B-rated at the district level — consistently performing above Polk County and Osceola County C-rated districts. DeLand High's arts programs and the Stetson University connection give it a distinct character relative to other VCS high school campuses. Taylor Middle School feeds DeLand High for most Victoria Park addresses.
Is Volusia County a good school district for Victoria Park buyers?
Volusia County Schools (VCS) is B-rated — above Polk County (C) and Osceola County (C), and comparable to Lake County (B). VCS trails A-rated districts like Seminole County (SCPS), Orange County (OCPS), and Brevard County (BPS). For Victoria Park buyers evaluating the DeLand school picture, VCS's B-rating means a solid middle-tier Florida school district — not a top-tier outcome, but meaningfully above the C-rated alternatives. DeLand High's arts tradition and Stetson University influence provide a distinctive educational character that appeals to buyers who value cultural and performing arts programming. School-focused buyers who specifically require A-rated district quality should compare Sanford/Seminole County to the east at equivalent price points.
How do Victoria Park schools compare to other Volusia County communities?
Victoria Park's DeLand address places it in the same VCS district as New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and DeBary. VCS is B-rated across the district. Within VCS, schools vary in performance by campus and zone — beachside schools (Seabreeze High in Daytona, NSB High) and DeLand High each have distinct characters. DeLand High's Stetson University proximity gives it a more academically-oriented local culture than some other VCS campuses. For Victoria Park buyers, the relevant comparison is DeLand High vs. other golf community master-plan school zones in similar B-rated or C-rated districts at the $280K–$450K price point.
Are there private school options near Victoria Park DeLand?
Victoria Park's DeLand location provides access to some private school options. Stetson University-affiliated resources and the DeLand private school landscape include a few smaller faith-based schools in the corridor. Trails of DeLand has some school options in the broader VCS area. For serious private K-12 options, Orlando-area schools (The First Academy, Orangewood Christian, Trinity Prep) are 30-45 minutes away via I-4 and US-17-92. DeBary (adjacent Volusia County) also has some options. The nearest nationally regarded private option for Victoria Park buyers is in the Orlando or Seminole County corridor rather than in DeLand itself.
School zone expertise
Victoria Park — VCS B-rated DeLand High pipeline with arts tradition, near Stetson University.
Ryan can verify the VCS school zone for Victoria Park addresses, explain DeLand High's arts character in the context of the Stetson University corridor, and compare Victoria Park's school picture to comparable Volusia County and Seminole County communities for buyers weighing district quality against price point.