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Ridgewood Park Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
5/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
484
Student : Teacher
19:1
Homes in the Ridgewood Park Elementary School zone
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“Ridgewood Park Elementary is an Orange County public elementary school serving the Pine Hills neighborhood of Orlando — a Title I school that has climbed from an F grade to a B in three years by focusing on literacy and math fundamentals.”
Ridgewood Park Elementary sits in the Pine Hills corridor of northwest Orange County, serving a diverse community of about 484 students. The school flipped from an F to a B on the Florida DOE report card between 2021 and 2024 — one of the steeper improvement arcs in OCPS — driven by focused reading and math interventions. Homes in the attendance zone are predominantly single-family in the K–K range, some of the most accessible price points in the Orlando market with a quick shot to downtown via the Colonial corridor.
Academic programs
- Florida Standards curriculum (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
- Gifted and Talented program
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Health and Physical Education
- Title I supplemental academic support
- OCPS LaunchPad digital learning platform
How to enroll
Automatic enrollment for students zoned to 3401 Pioneer Rd attendance boundary via Orange County Public Schools. Verify your address at ocps.net/find-my-school. The Gifted program requires a referral and evaluation through the district process — no separate application window.
What makes it stand out
The school's Florida DOE grade improved from F (2020–21) to B (2023–24) — a rare three-grade jump that's driven by targeted reading and math interventions under the current leadership. For buyers focused on neighborhood trajectory rather than current test scores, that improvement curve is the headline.
Extracurriculars
- After-school programs (check school calendar for current offerings)
- Visual and performing arts
- Physical education and intramural activities
- School-sponsored family engagement events
Frequently asked about Ridgewood Park Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Ridgewood Park Elementary?
The attendance zone covers the core Ridgewood Park neighborhood, parts of Pine Hills (south of Silver Star Rd / north of Colonial Dr), and surrounding blocks in the 32808 ZIP code. The 2008 OCPS zone map (archived on this site) showed Lake View and Pine Hills subdivisions inside the boundary. Verify your specific address at ocps.net/find-my-school before making an offer — boundaries can shift during OCPS re-zonings.
How do I enroll my child at Ridgewood Park Elementary?
Enrollment is automatic for children zoned to the school. Contact the school directly at (407) 296-6510 or email ridgewoodpark_es@ocps.net to start the registration process. Bring proof of address, immunization records, and birth certificate. The Gifted and Talented program requires a separate referral through the district evaluation process — ask at enrollment.
What is the median home price zoned for Ridgewood Park Elementary?
Homes in the 32808 ZIP code (Pine Hills) have been transacting in the K–K range as of early 2025 — among the most accessible single-family price points in Orange County. The Ridgewood Park Elementary zone specifically is a mix of 1950s–1980s ranch and block homes on established lots. Pull a zone-filtered search for current median; prices in this corridor have appreciated steadily since 2020.
Is the Ridgewood Park Elementary area safe?
Pine Hills has historically had above-average crime rates for Orange County, which is reflected in the neighborhood's pricing versus comparable school zones elsewhere in OCPS. The school campus itself has standard OCPS security (controlled access, ID check-in). Families considering the area should review current Orange County Sheriff's crime maps and tour during school hours to gauge the street-level reality — it varies significantly block by block.
How does Ridgewood Park Elementary compare to nearby OCPS elementary schools?
Within the Pine Hills corridor, comparable OCPS elementaries include Pine Hills Elementary and Pinewood Elementary. Ridgewood Park's notable differentiator is its improvement trajectory — the school moved from F to B between 2021 and 2024, faster than most in the corridor. For families prioritizing current test scores, other OCPS schools in the 32835 or 32818 corridors rate higher on GreatSchools, but they come with higher home prices attached to the zone.
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