Jackson Heights Middle School

Jackson Heights draws from eastern Oviedo and parts of the Alafaya/UCF corridor in Seminole County. Common feeders include subdivisions around Academy Avenue, parts of the Alafaya Woods and Stenstrom area. Exact zone boundaries are at scps.k12.fl.us — confirm your specific address before making an offer since SCPS rezones periodically.

Enrollment is automatic for students in the attendance zone. Contact Seminole County Public Schools at (407) 320-0000 or visit scps.k12.fl.us to verify your address falls in the Jackson Heights zone, then complete district enrollment forms. Transfer requests outside the zone are processed through SCPS's school choice process, typically in spring for the following year.

Oviedo homes in the Jackson Heights zone generally run $400K-$600K for 3-4 bedroom single-family homes, with the median around $455K as of late 2025. Newer construction or larger lots push higher. The zone pulls from one of Seminole County's more stable suburban markets — days on market stretched to 50-67 days in H2 2025, giving buyers more negotiating room than the 2021-2023 run-up.

Jackson Heights has the standard SCPS security setup: controlled campus access during the school day, an SRO (School Resource Officer), and a monitored drop-off/pick-up procedure. Oviedo itself consistently ranks among Seminole County's lower-crime cities — the neighborhood surrounding the school is suburban residential with few commercial intrusions. Florida DOE has rated the school A for most of its history.

Both are well-regarded Seminole County middle schools. Jackson Heights is known for its early STEAM/robotics program and consistent 8/10 GreatSchools rating. Lawton Chiles, located in the Oviedo area as well, competes in similar programs. For most buyers, the comparison is irrelevant — your zone is determined by your address, not choice. If you're between zones, ask Ben for a side-by-side on the specific streets involved before making an offer.