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Killarney Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Winter Park, FL

Rating

4/10

GreatSchools

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

315

Student : Teacher

14:1

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Killarney Elementary is a public OCPS school on Wellington Blvd in Winter Park, serving Pre-K through 5th grade with small class sizes, a Gifted & Talented program, and 1:1 student devices — anchoring the Lake Killarney neighborhood on the western edge of Winter Park.

Killarney Elementary sits on Wellington Blvd near Lake Killarney on the western edge of Winter Park, a few minutes from I-4. The school draws a diverse student population — about two-thirds Black or Hispanic, 68% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch — and runs notably smaller classes than the state average (14:1 vs. 18:1 statewide). The Gifted & Talented program and full 1:1 device rollout are the two programs parents most frequently ask about.

Academic programs

  • Gifted & Talented program
  • VPK / Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
  • 1:1 Digital Learning — every student has an iPad or laptop
  • Florida Power Library School designation
  • OCPS standard core curriculum (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
  • After-school care via Champions program on campus

How to enroll

Automatic via OCPS based on home address. Verify your address falls in the Killarney Elementary zone at ocps.net/school-attendance-zone before making an offer — the Wellington Blvd corridor can split between two attendance zones. Gifted program requires referral and assessment through OCPS.

What makes it stand out

The 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio is the clearest differentiator — well below the Florida average of 18:1. For families who want more individual attention in an elementary setting without the private-school price tag, smaller class sizes are a meaningful real-world advantage.

Extracurriculars

  • After-school Champions care program (on campus)
  • Physical Education
  • Art
  • Music
  • Library / Media Center (Florida Power Library School)

Frequently asked about Killarney Elementary School

What neighborhoods are zoned for Killarney Elementary?

Killarney Elementary serves the Lake Killarney and Wellington Boulevard corridor on the western edge of Winter Park. The zone generally covers older single-family neighborhoods between I-4 and the city core, including parts of the Fairview Shores area. Boundaries shift — confirm your specific address at ocps.net/school-attendance-zone before you finalize a purchase.

How do I enroll my child at Killarney Elementary?

Enrollment is automatic if your home address falls in the attendance zone — no application needed for the regular program. For the Gifted & Talented program, a student must be referred and assessed through OCPS Student Services. VPK (Pre-K) enrollment opens in spring for the following school year; check killarneyes.ocps.net for current dates.

What is the median home price zoned for Killarney Elementary?

The Wellington Blvd / Lake Killarney area runs roughly $400K–$700K for single-family homes — more modest than the Park Avenue corridor that skews Winter Park's overall medians toward $1M+. You'll find 1940s–1970s ranches, some updated, alongside newer infill. Killarney Estates (near the lake itself) can push $800K–$900K on larger lots. Ask Ben for a zone-filtered list of current inventory.

Is Killarney Elementary a good school?

GreatSchools rates Killarney 4/10 based primarily on test scores, which run below district and state averages in grades 3–4 (grade 5 exceeds state averages in both reading and math). Niche gives it a B-. The school's 14:1 class size and Gifted program are genuine strengths. The 4/10 GreatSchools number reflects demographic factors as much as instruction quality — it should be one data point, not the whole picture.

How does Killarney Elementary compare to nearby Dommerich Elementary?

Dommerich Elementary (also in Winter Park, OCPS) draws from the more affluent Maitland/Dommerich Estates corridor and scores higher on standardized tests (GreatSchools 8/10 vs. Killarney's 4/10). Killarney's zone is priced lower and offers smaller class sizes. For buyers, the zone your address falls in is fixed by OCPS boundary — focus on confirming the specific address rather than trying to optimize between the two.

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