http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/318526/Help-Please-What-are-considered-the-best-well-rounded-schools-in-the-Orlando-area We are relocating to the Orlando area from a small town in the midwest. I am basing our entire move around an excellent elementary school for my 5 year old. Can anyone tell me which schools have a good reputation for academics, extra-curriculars, etc... Also, are they in good communities? Thanks for your help. GreatSchools en-us jabymom Look at the Florida Department of Education website for school grades. They don't tell everything about a school but they are a good start. Some nice areas are Waterford Lakes, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/318526/Help-Please-What-are-considered-the-best-well-rounded-schools-in-the-Orlando-area?cpage=1#comment_366589 5100.366589 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:19:01 -0800 busyqbell I think the schools & community are nice in Casselberry/Winter Springs. It's north of Orlando. Check it out. Sterling Park Elem. is a 9. Winter Park is also a premium ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/318526/Help-Please-What-are-considered-the-best-well-rounded-schools-in-the-Orlando-area?cpage=1#comment_323864 5100.323864 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:19:36 -0800 reeves902 I've used the "Research & Compare" numerous times, but I feel that "talking" to parents one-on-one always gives a better feel for each school's situation. As far as extra-curricular, I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/318526/Help-Please-What-are-considered-the-best-well-rounded-schools-in-the-Orlando-area?cpage=1#comment_318610 5100.318610 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:02:24 -0800 healthy11 If you haven't already tried using the "Research and Compare" tool on the green menu bar near the top of this page, that's the first thing to do. Once you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/318526/Help-Please-What-are-considered-the-best-well-rounded-schools-in-the-Orlando-area?cpage=1#comment_318599 5100.318599 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:50:08 -0800