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Union Park Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
5/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
447
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
Founded
1919
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“Union Park Elementary is an OCPS public elementary and Two-Way Dual Language magnet school serving PreK through 5th grade on the east side of Orlando near UCF — one of the more affordable school zones in Orange County for families prioritizing bilingual education.”
Union Park Elementary sits on N Dean Road in the Union Park community, roughly 5 miles west of UCF and just north of SR-408 in unincorporated east Orange County. The school traces its roots to 1919, making it one of the older OCPS campuses. The signature offering is a Two-Way Dual Language magnet that combines native English and native Spanish speakers in the same classroom from kindergarten onward — a relatively rare bilingual strand in OCPS open to students county-wide.
Academic programs
- Two-Way Dual Language Magnet — English/Spanish bilingual instruction, county-wide open enrollment
- Gifted & Talented program
- Title I school with supplemental academic support resources
How to enroll
Zoned students (Union Park / 32825 area) enroll automatically through OCPS. The Two-Way Dual Language magnet is open district-wide — students apply through the OCPS SchoolNet Choice Portal, typically with kindergarten entry preferred. Language assessment may be required. Bus transportation is not provided for magnet attendees from outside the zone. Check ocps.net/elementary-school-magnet-programs for current application windows.
What makes it stand out
The Two-Way Dual Language magnet is the main draw for families outside the zone. It is one of a limited number of English-Spanish bilingual magnet strands in OCPS at the elementary level, and students who enter in kindergarten build genuine bilinguacy by 5th grade — a credential that follows them through middle and high school.
Extracurriculars
- Art Club
- Chorus
- Morning News program
- Before and after school care (Champions program on campus)
Frequently asked about Union Park Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Union Park Elementary?
The attendance zone covers the Union Park community — primarily addresses in the 32825 ZIP code along and near N Dean Road, Goldenrod Road, and SR-50. The Union Park CDP is bounded roughly by SR-408 to the south, Goldenrod Road to the west, SR-50 to the north, and the Econlockhatchee River to the east. For address-specific zone confirmation use the OCPS Find My School tool at ocps.net — zone lines can split subdivisions.
How do I enroll my child at Union Park Elementary or in the Dual Language magnet?
Zoned families register directly through OCPS new-student enrollment. The Two-Way Dual Language magnet accepts applications county-wide through the OCPS SchoolNet Choice Portal — kindergarten entry is preferred and slots are limited. Transportation is not included for out-of-zone magnet students. Contact the school at (407) 249-6390 or visit ocps.net/elementary-school-magnet-programs for the current application window and eligibility details.
What is the median home price in the Union Park Elementary zone?
Homes in the Union Park / 32825 area run roughly $270K-$390K for a typical 3-bedroom single-family home, with a neighborhood median around $308K as of mid-2026. That makes Union Park one of the more affordable school zones within Orange County east of I-4. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999. Out-of-zone families can apply to the Dual Language magnet without purchasing in the zone, which broadens the buyer pool.
Is Union Park a safe neighborhood for families?
Union Park is an established working-class and middle-class East Orlando community with a mix of long-term residents and newer families. It sits between SR-408 and SR-50 east of Goldenrod Road, away from the tourist corridors. Like most unincorporated Orange County communities, crime statistics vary by street — the area along Dean Road near the school is residential and quieter than the SR-50 commercial strip. Check the OCPS school climate survey and Orange County Sheriff data for current figures before deciding.
How does Union Park Elementary compare to nearby Waterford Elementary or Arbor Ridge?
Union Park Elementary's GreatSchools rating (5/10) is roughly in line with other east Orlando elementaries and below the district's strongest suburban schools. Its differentiator is the Two-Way Dual Language magnet — most nearby schools do not offer a bilingual strand at the elementary level. Families who prioritize bilingual development will find Union Park Elementary more compelling than the rating alone suggests; families prioritizing raw test-score performance may look at higher-rated schools in the 32836 or Lake Nona corridors where home prices are correspondingly higher.
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