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Sunrise Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
8/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
492
Student : Teacher
15:1
Homes in the Sunrise Elementary School zone
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“Sunrise Elementary is an OCPS public school in Orlando's Eastwood neighborhood earning top-10% statewide rankings and a GreatSchools rating of 8/10 — with a standout Green School program and strong test scores well above district and state averages.”
Sunrise Elementary sits inside the master-planned Eastwood community off Lone Palm Road, roughly 20 minutes east of downtown Orlando near Waterford Lakes. The school runs one of OCPS's recognized Green School programs — students tend gardens, a butterfly habitat, and a chicken coop alongside standard academics. Test scores consistently run 20+ percentage points above Florida averages in both math and reading, with the school earning an "A" state accountability grade.
Academic programs
- Gifted and Talented program
- Green School Program (butterfly garden, edible garden, chicken coop)
- Pre-K ASD and Varying Exceptionalities (VE) inclusion programs
- ESE (Exceptional Student Education) services
- Extended Day program
- Canvas learning platform with project-based components
- Title I federally funded support services
How to enroll
Automatic via OCPS based on home address. Sunrise Elementary is a zoned neighborhood school — families in the attendance zone enroll through OCPS standard registration. Confirm your address is in the zone at ocps.net before purchasing or renting.
What makes it stand out
The Green School designation sets Sunrise apart from most OCPS elementary campuses — students manage a working chicken coop, edible garden, and butterfly habitat as part of integrated science learning. Combined with top-10% statewide test scores, it's a school that tends to hold families in the Eastwood zone rather than push them toward choice options.
Extracurriculars
- PTA / PTSA — active parent involvement program
- School Advisory Committee (SAC)
- ADDitions Volunteers community program
- Extended Day after-school program
- Physical Education and Visual and Performing Arts specials
Frequently asked about Sunrise Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Sunrise Elementary School?
The attendance zone covers the Eastwood master-planned community and adjacent streets in east Orlando (32828), including sub-neighborhoods like The Preserve at Eastwood, The Villages at Eastwood, Stonebridge at Eastwood, and Kings Pointe. Zone lines can shift with OCPS rezoning cycles — confirm your specific address at ocps.net/find-my-school before making an offer.
How do I enroll at Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary is a zoned neighborhood school with no magnet application required. Families in the attendance zone enroll through OCPS standard registration — bring proof of address, immunization records, and the child's birth certificate. The OCPS school choice program allows out-of-zone applications, but in-zone families have priority. School choice applications typically open in January for the following school year.
What's the median home price zoned for Sunrise Elementary?
Homes in the Eastwood area around Sunrise Elementary generally run $400,000–$650,000+ for single-family houses, with the premium Eastwood sections trending toward the higher end. The broader 32828 zip median is closer to $460K. Eastwood is a mature, tree-canopied community — inventory is limited compared to newer master-planned communities further east. Pull a zone-specific search for current availability.
Is Sunrise Elementary a safe school?
The campus follows standard OCPS security protocols — controlled access during school hours, and ID badge requirements for visitors. The surrounding Eastwood neighborhood is a low-crime residential community. The school's "A" state grade and above-average attendance rate (83% vs. 69% statewide) both signal a stable, engaged school community.
How does Sunrise Elementary compare to nearby Castle Creek or Waterford Elementary?
All three are solid OCPS elementary schools in the 32828/east Orlando corridor. Sunrise Elementary consistently scores highest on state rankings (top 10% in Florida), which drives buyer interest in the Eastwood zone. Castle Creek and Waterford Elementary serve different pockets of 32828 and have their own strong track records. For buyers, the practical question is which school your specific address zones for — the zip code alone doesn't determine it.
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