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Pineloch Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
5/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
726
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
Homes in the Pineloch Elementary School zone
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“Pineloch Elementary is an OCPS public PK-5 school serving the Holden Heights neighborhood in southwest Orlando — a solid neighborhood anchor for families buying in the 32805 corridor.”
Pineloch Elementary sits in Holden Heights, a southwest Orlando neighborhood just south of the SR-408 (East-West Expressway) corridor. The school has served the Pineloch and surrounding Holden Heights communities for decades, anchoring a zone that offers some of the most affordable single-family homes in Orange County while still delivering access to OCPS programs including Gifted & Talented. Families who want an established in-town Orlando location without Lake Nona or Dr. Phillips pricing tend to land here.
Academic programs
- Gifted & Talented program (OCPS)
- Title I — additional academic support resources
- ELA, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts integration
- Physical Education and Health
- Canvas / Skyward digital learning platform (OCPS-wide)
How to enroll
Automatic enrollment via OCPS based on home address. Confirm your address falls within the Pineloch zone using the OCPS "Find My School" tool at ocps.net before closing on a home. Zone boundaries are subject to annual OCPS review.
What makes it stand out
Title I designation means Pineloch receives federal funding for additional instructional support staff and materials — resources some non-Title-I schools do not have. The Gifted & Talented strand is available within OCPS for qualifying students regardless of home school rating. For buyers focused on affordability, Holden Heights offers among the lowest price-per-square-foot in the Orlando metro within an OCPS zone.
Extracurriculars
- Physical education and health programs
- Visual and performing arts
- OCPS enrichment programs
- Before and after school care (OCPS program)
Frequently asked about Pineloch Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Pineloch Elementary?
The Pineloch Elementary attendance zone covers the Pineloch neighborhood and surrounding Holden Heights area in southwest Orlando, primarily within the 32805 zip code. The zone is bounded roughly by the SR-408 corridor to the north and the Holden Heights residential grid to the south and east. For an address-specific confirmation, use the OCPS "Find My School" tool at ocps.net — zone boundaries are reviewed annually.
How do I enroll at Pineloch Elementary?
Enrollment at Pineloch is automatic for students who live within the attendance zone. Contact the school at (407) 245-1825 or visit pineloches.ocps.net for registration requirements. If you are outside the zone, OCPS runs an open-choice program, but zone students are prioritized. New families should also register through the OCPS online portal before the school year begins.
What is the median home price near Pineloch Elementary?
Homes in the Pineloch and Holden Heights zone have been trading in the $250,000 to $350,000 range, with a trailing-12-month median around $305,000 as of early 2026. That makes this one of the more affordable Orange County elementary school zones — significantly below the OCPS-wide median. Most homes are 3-bedroom single-family bungalows on smaller city lots. Ask Ben for a current zone-filtered pull with active listings.
Is the Pineloch area safe?
Holden Heights is an established southwest Orlando neighborhood with longtime residents and active community ties. Crime statistics for 32805 run above the Orlando metro average, typical of urban core zip codes, and that context is already reflected in pricing. Buyers who prioritize walkability and central access — minutes to Downtown Orlando, I-4, and SR-408 — often find the value trade-off worthwhile. Ask Ben for an honest, current assessment relative to your situation.
How does Pineloch Elementary compare to nearby OCPS elementary schools?
On test-score metrics, Pineloch rates lower than OCPS elementaries in wealthier corridors — GreatSchools 5/10 versus 7-9/10 for schools in Dr. Phillips, Lake Nona, or Winter Park. The trade-off is price: homes zoned for Pineloch cost roughly half what equivalently sized homes command in those corridors. Pineloch shares full OCPS infrastructure including Gifted & Talented access. For buyers who plan to use OCPS choice options or private alternatives, the zone assignment matters less than the home's resale upside.
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