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From preschool through elementary, here are the schools that got an A+ from parents.
Best Religious Preschool:
St. Luke’s Lutheran Preschool
2025 W. State Rd. 426, Oviedo
407-365-3228
stlukeslutheranschool.org
Best Non-Religious Preschool:
Lake Highland Preparatory School
901 Highland Ave., Orlando
407-206-1900
lhps.org
Best Private Religious Elementary School:
The First Academy
2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando
407-206-8600
thefirstacademy.org
Best Private Non-Religious Elementary School:
Lake Highland Preparatory School
901 Highland Ave., Orlando
407-206-1900
lhps.org
Best Elementary Charter School:
Galileo School for Gifted Learning
Two locations in Sanford:
3900 E. FL-46 and 3755 Skyway Dr.
321-249-9221 and 407-638-9696
galileogiftedschool.org
Parent Testimonial:
– Alexander Babcock, Sanford
“Galileo School feels like a village, where we’re all part of a bigger family. Parents know the teachers and the staff; the teachers know most students’ names regardless of classes they’re in. It’s really a remarkable place, and we’re fortunate to be a part of this community.”
Best Non-Traditional School:
Maitland Montessori
236 N. Swoope Ave., Maitland
407-628-0019
maitlandmontessori.org
Best Homeschool Hybrid:
The Dreamers’ School
Downtown Orlando
TheDreamersSchoolOrlando.com
Top 5 Homeschool Classes/Programs:
- Homeschool Adventure at Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St., Orlando
407-514-2000 osc.org - Full Sail Labs
- Art Adventures at Orlando Museum of Art
- Homeschool STEM & Robotics Lab at Mad Science
- Homeschool ZOOventure at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Best Tutor Center:
Brain Balance Center
Two locations:
13848 Tilden Rd., Ste. #200, Winter Garden
1011 W.P. Ball Blvd., Sanford
321-351-7500
brainbalancecenters.com
