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Washington Shores Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
3/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
309
Student : Teacher
15:1
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“Washington Shores Elementary is a Title I public school serving PreK through 5th grade in the Lake Mann neighborhood on Orlando's west side — within reach of downtown and anchored by a small, tight-knit campus community.”
Washington Shores Elementary occupies a compact campus on the southwest shore of Lake Mann, a 260-acre lake that gives the surrounding neighborhood its character. The school serves one of Orlando's more economically diverse west-side communities, with a student body that is 98% students of color and 88% economically disadvantaged. OCPS designates it as a Title I school, which unlocks federal funding for additional instructional support, reading coaches, and family services. Families who choose to live in this zone typically prioritize proximity to downtown Orlando and affordable housing over school ratings alone.
Academic programs
- Title I supplemental academic support (reading coaches, tutoring)
- Gifted & Talented screening (OCPS G/T program; qualifying students may apply)
- VPK / Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program
- ESE — Exceptional Student Education services
- English Language Learners (ELL) support
- OCPS School Choice — families in the zone can apply to magnet and scholastic academy programs district-wide
How to enroll
Automatic via OCPS based on home address — students in the Washington Shores attendance zone enroll without an application. Families outside the zone can request a controlled open enrollment transfer through OCPS Student Enrollment. OCPS's school choice program also lets any Orange County family apply to magnets and scholastic academies regardless of zone; check ocps.net for current application windows.
What makes it stand out
The school's location adjacent to Lake Mann is its most distinctive physical asset — a 260-acre public lake within walking distance of campus. Programmatically, Title I status means the school receives additional per-pupil federal funding for reading and math support that comparably-rated non-Title I schools don't have access to.
Extracurriculars
- After-school programs (OCPS-sponsored)
- Student Council
- Art and music classes
- Physical education / fitness programs
- Community reading and library programs
Frequently asked about Washington Shores Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Washington Shores Elementary?
The attendance zone covers the Washington Shores and Lake Mann area of west Orlando, roughly bounded by the SR 408 (East-West Expressway) to the north, Mercy Drive to the east, Lake Mann and surrounding streets to the south and west. For exact address-specific zone confirmation, use the OCPS Find My School tool at ocps.net — zone boundaries can shift during annual rezonings.
How do I enroll at Washington Shores Elementary?
If your address falls inside the attendance zone, enrollment is automatic through OCPS — visit the school directly or use the OCPS enrollment portal. Families outside the zone can apply for a controlled open enrollment transfer or explore OCPS magnet and scholastic academy options at ocps.net. The school's main number is (407) 296-6540.
What is the median home price zoned for Washington Shores Elementary?
Homes in the Washington Shores / Lake Mann zone typically run $200,000–$290,000, with the neighborhood median around $245,000 as of early 2026 — roughly 35–40% below the Orange County median. The 32805 ZIP averages about 46 days on market. Most of the housing stock is 3-bedroom single-family homes built in the mid-20th century, with pockets of newer infill construction near Lake Mann Drive.
Is Washington Shores Elementary a safe school?
The campus follows standard OCPS security protocols: School Resource Officer, controlled campus access during the school day, and visitor sign-in at the front office. The broader Washington Shores neighborhood has elevated crime statistics relative to the Orlando metro average — something buyers should factor in when evaluating the area, alongside its affordability and proximity to downtown. The school environment itself operates under OCPS-standard supervision.
How does Washington Shores Elementary compare to nearby elementary schools?
Washington Shores Elementary's GreatSchools rating (3/10) is lower than most OCPS elementary schools in the metro, reflecting high-poverty enrollment rather than instructional quality alone. GreatSchools rates heavily on test scores, which correlate tightly with family income levels — not equity-adjusted growth. For buyers prioritizing test-score ratings, OCPS offers school choice programs that can place a Washington Shores-zone child in a higher-rated magnet. For buyers focused on location and price, this zone offers the most affordable entry point within five miles of downtown Orlando.
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