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Pine Hills Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
4/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
668
Student : Teacher
17:1
Homes in the Pine Hills Elementary School zone
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“Pine Hills Elementary is an OCPS public school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in the Pine Hills neighborhood of northwest Orlando — one of the most affordable school zones in Orange County, with single-family homes running well below the metro median.”
Pine Hills Elementary sits in the heart of the Pine Hills community — a historically working-class northwest Orlando neighborhood bounded roughly by SR-438 (Colonial Drive) to the south and the Orange/Lake county line to the west. The school serves a predominantly Black student body and has a strong parent-involvement culture through its PTA, School Advisory Committee (SAC), and ADDitions volunteer program. Under Principal Latonya Smothers, the school recently achieved its first-ever B grade from the Florida Department of Education.
Academic programs
- Gifted & Talented program
- English Language Arts (district-aligned curriculum)
- Math instruction (district-aligned)
- Science and Social Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Health and Physical Education
- Media Center with Destiny Library Catalog
- Canvas LMS / OCPS LaunchPad digital platform
How to enroll
Automatic enrollment via OCPS based on residential address. Families in the Pine Hills attendance zone enroll directly through the school or via the OCPS Parent Portal. Gifted program referrals are processed through the district's standard evaluation process — ask the school office for details. For address-specific zone confirmation, use the OCPS boundary tool at ocps.net.
What makes it stand out
The school's B grade from the Florida DOE — earned for the first time under Principal Smothers — reflects measurable academic progress in a neighborhood that has historically struggled with school performance. That trajectory matters for buyers: a school on an upward grade trajectory often precedes a neighborhood coming up too.
Extracurriculars
- PTA / parent organization
- School Advisory Committee (SAC)
- ADDitions volunteer program
- Visual and Performing Arts program
- Physical Education / sports activities
Frequently asked about Pine Hills Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Pine Hills Elementary School?
Pine Hills Elementary's attendance zone covers portions of the Pine Hills community in northwest Orlando (ZIP 32808). The zone is generally bounded by the neighborhoods along Ferndell Rd, Pine Hills Rd, and the surrounding residential streets in the 32808 corridor. For a specific address, use the OCPS boundary lookup at ocps.net — boundaries can shift with district rezoning, so verify before making an offer.
How do I enroll my child at Pine Hills Elementary?
Pine Hills Elementary is a zoned public school — enrollment is automatic for families with a verified address inside the attendance boundary. Contact the school at (407) 296-6500 or email pinehills_es@ocps.net to begin the enrollment process. Families outside the zone looking at open enrollment or choice options should check ocps.net for the current cycle and availability.
What's the median home price zoned for Pine Hills Elementary?
Homes in the Pine Hills / 32808 area generally run $260K–$320K for single-family, making it one of the more accessible school zones in Orange County. The median closed price for the area is around $285–$290K with homes averaging 50–60 days on market as of early 2026. These are among the lowest price points for an OCPS-zoned address within the city of Orlando proper.
Is Pine Hills Elementary a safe school?
The school operates under standard OCPS security — controlled campus access, visitor check-in, and School Resource coordination. Pine Hills as a neighborhood has historically had higher crime rates than other parts of Orange County, which is reflected in the school's demographics (high free-and-reduced-lunch rate). That said, the school community itself — PTA, SAC, volunteer program — is active and invested. The B grade trend suggests a school culture that's improving. Buyers should review NeighborhoodScout or local crime data for the specific block they're evaluating.
How does Pine Hills Elementary compare to nearby OCPS elementary schools?
Pine Hills Elementary's GreatSchools rating of 4/10 is below the OCPS average, reflecting the neighborhood's socioeconomic challenges and lower test-score proficiency rates compared to schools in Dr. Phillips, Windermere, or Winter Park. The school's recent Florida DOE B grade, however, shows real progress. For buyers whose primary driver is test-score rankings, schools in the 32819 or 32836 corridors will rank higher — but those zones also carry significantly higher home prices ($500K+). Pine Hills Elementary is the right school-zone page to read if you're specifically evaluating 32808 affordability.
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