Photo: Connor J Williams · CC BY 2.0Longwood’s public schools outscore 82% of Florida districts
60% of students in Longwood’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Longwood, 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.
Longwood’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 464 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Longwood’s, its schools beat 88%, 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 one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Longwood Christian Academy (private), Cooperative School at Northland (private) and Revival Fire Christian Academy (private) are 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 Longwood’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 Longwood, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Longwood
Longwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 573 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Longwood
Longwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 573 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Longwood
Longwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 573 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Longwood
Longwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 573 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Longwood
Longwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 573 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Longwood
Longwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 573 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Longwood
Lyman High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,026 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Longwood
Lyman High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,026 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Longwood
Lyman High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,026 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Longwood
Lyman High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,026 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Longwood’s public schools are run by Seminole County School District, which also serves Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary and Oviedo 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
Longwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Longwood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Longwood | A− | Seminole County |
| Casselberry | A− | Seminole County |
| Winter Springs | A− | Seminole County |
All 2 neighbors share Seminole County with Longwood, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Longwood
17 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 Longwood’s schools
Are Longwood’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Longwood 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 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Longwood in?
Seminole County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 63,934 students in 74 schools (2024–25).
Where do Longwood kids go to high school?
Lyman High School, with 2,026 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Longwood’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 Longwood 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 Longwood?
Yes: Longwood Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–6, 189 students), Cooperative School at Northland (religious, grades PK–K, 126 students) and Revival Fire Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 41 students).
Parents talk
What Longwood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Longwood → 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.