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Best Schools in ORANGE PARK, FL

22 public K-12 schools in ORANGE PARK from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

22 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in ORANGE PARK, FL using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

22
Schools
19,134
Students
Avg Quality
14.7:1
Avg Class Size

How the ORANGE PARK Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

ORANGE PARK, FL enrolls 19,134 students across 22 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.7:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in ORANGE PARK is Oakleaf High School, scoring 38/100 (F) with 2,307 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

ORANGE PARK schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect ORANGE PARK housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

ORANGE PARK school enrollment varies 46× across entities

ORANGE PARK school enrollment ranges from 50 students (lowest) to 2,307 students (highest), a spread of 2,257 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ORANGE PARK has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

ORANGE PARK operates only 1 school district — among the most consolidated governance structures in the country

Most ORANGE PARK school districts are a single unified district covering the whole city — a structural feature that simplifies inter-school comparison but concentrates policy authority. Consolidation produces narrower variance because resources pool across larger populations, but it can also mask intra-school district inequities — sub-school district differences within a single school district are not visible at this aggregation level. Consolidated systems typically rely more heavily on top-down funding formulas than on local revenue variability.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ORANGE PARK student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within ORANGE PARK is typically wider than the ORANGE PARK-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Oakleaf High School 38 F
2. Orange Park High School 25 F
3. Ridgeview High School 31 F
4. Fleming Island High School 30 F
5. Oakleaf Village Elementary School 40 D
6. Plantation Oaks Elementary School 34 F
7. Discovery Oaks Elementary 41 D
8. Oakleaf Junior High 39 F
9. Lakeside Junior High School 37 F
10. Orange Park Junior High School 31 F
11. Lakeside Elementary School 32 F
12. Argyle Elementary School 36 F
13. Robert M. Paterson Elementary 43 D
14. W E Cherry Elementary School 41 D
15. Fleming Island Elementary School 49 D
16. Ridgeview Elementary School 34 F
17. S Bryan Jennings Elementary School 34 F
18. Orange Park Elementary School 46 D
19. Grove Park Elementary School 32 F
20. Montclair Elementary School 51 C-
21. Clay Virtual Franchise 75 B+
22. Pace Center for Girls Clay 59 C

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in ORANGE PARK, FL?

The top-rated school in ORANGE PARK is Oakleaf High School with a quality score of 38/100. There are 22 public schools in ORANGE PARK with 19,134 total students.

How many schools are in ORANGE PARK, FL?

ORANGE PARK has 22 public schools with a total enrollment of 19,134 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.7:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.