Riverdale Elementary School

The zone covers the University neighborhood in east Orlando (32817), including areas along and near Lokanotosa Trail, Dean Road, and University Blvd. It borders the UCF corridor and includes a mix of established single-family subdivisions and apartment communities. For address-specific confirmation, use the OCPS "Find My School" tool at ocps.net — boundaries can shift with district rezoning.

Enrollment is automatic based on your home address. Once you've confirmed your address falls in the attendance zone using ocps.net, contact the registrar at (407) 737-1400 ext. 3832232 with proof of address and standard enrollment documents. There's no application, lottery, or audition — it's a standard zoned public elementary.

Homes in the Riverdale Elementary zone run roughly $300K-$450K, with a zone-specific median around $345K-$350K — meaningfully below the broader Orange County median. The 32817 zip code median was around $411K as of early 2026. This makes it one of the more affordable elementary zones in OCPS, which can matter for families stretching to get into the Orlando metro market.

Riverdale has the standard OCPS security posture: controlled campus access during school hours, ID requirements for visitors, and a safety-focused culture. GreatSchools community reviews average 4.7/5 stars from 7 reviewers — parents generally describe a caring staff and a welcoming environment. The school's location near UCF means the broader neighborhood has a mix of student housing and long-term residential areas.

Compared to nearby Arbor Ridge and Union Park elementaries (which Riverdale was built to relieve in 1998), Riverdale is similar in profile — diverse enrollment, mid-range GreatSchools rating (5/10 vs. the OCPS average), and standard program offerings. Families prioritizing a higher-rated OCPS elementary in the 32817 corridor often look at Waterford and Keene Crossing elementaries further south, which carry GreatSchools 7-8 ratings at a higher home price.