Fern Park’s public schools outscore 82% of Florida districts
Reading proficiency in Fern Park’s districts is 60%, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fern Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fern Park’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 420 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fern Park’s, its schools beat 92%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,857 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 12 middle and nine high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Advance Learning Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Fern Park’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Florida school districts, #65 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fern Park, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Fern Park
English Estates Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 637 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Fern Park
English Estates Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 637 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Fern Park
English Estates Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 637 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Fern Park
English Estates Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 637 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Fern Park
English Estates Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 637 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Fern Park
English Estates Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 637 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Fern Park
English Estates Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 637 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Fern Park’s public schools are run by Seminole County School District, which also serves Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary and Longwood and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Fern Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Fern Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fern Park | A− | Seminole County |
| Casselberry | A− | Seminole County |
| Altamonte Springs | A− | Seminole County |
| Maitland | B− | Orange County |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Seminole County with Fern Park, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Fern Park
23 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Fern Park’s schools
Are Fern Park’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fern Park children attend outscore 82% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #65 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fern Park in?
Seminole County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 63,934 students in 74 schools (2024–25).
Where do Fern Park kids go to high school?
One of 9 high schools, depending on your address: Seminole High School, Lake Brantley High School, Lake Mary High School, Hagerty High School, Oviedo High School, Lake Howell High School, Lyman High School, Winter Springs High School and Crooms Academy of Information Technology.
What is Fern Park’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Seminole County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Fern Park spend per student?
$10,857 in Seminole County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Fern Park?
Yes: Advance Learning Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 99 students).
Parents talk
What Fern Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fern Park → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.