One of Lake Nona's newest public elementaries, and it has earned an A in every year it has been graded. This year its first kindergarten class reaches 5th grade.

Village Park Elementary School building on Lake Nona Gateway Road in Lake Nona, Orlando

By David Myers, Broker Associate · NonaOrlandoProperties.com · Last updated September 2026

Village Park Elementary School is an Orange County Public Schools K-5 elementary at 12253 Lake Nona Gateway Rd, Orlando, FL 32827. It opened for the 2021-22 school year, not in 2017 as some sources state. It has earned an A every year from 2021-22 through 2025-26. NCES lists 597 students for 2024-25. School hours are 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. release on Wednesdays. The mascot is Nona the Dragon.

Village Park Elementary is young enough that its first kindergarten class is only now reaching 5th grade. It has also earned an A every year the state has graded it, which is a harder thing to do than it sounds for a school still building its traditions.

It is small by Lake Nona standards, it runs a house system, and it is often described with the wrong opening date. Here is what's on the record, and the step every buyer should take before counting on it.

Where is Village Park Elementary School?

Village Park Elementary is at 12253 Lake Nona Gateway Rd, Orlando, FL 32827.

The neighborhoods closest to it are VillageWalk, Enclave at VillageWalk, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club and Laureate Park. Being near a school and being zoned for it are two different things, though. See the zoning section below.

Village Park Elementary at a glance
District Orange County Public Schools (OCPS)
Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade
Opened August 2021 (2021-22 school year)
Address 12253 Lake Nona Gateway Rd, Orlando, FL 32827
Enrollment 597 students (2024-25, NCES)
State school grade A every year 2021-22 through 2025-26
School hours 8:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; 8:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Wednesdays
Mascot and colors Nona the Dragon; purple

When did Village Park Elementary open?

Village Park opened in August 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. Descriptions that say 2017, including an earlier version of this post, are wrong.

The clearest evidence comes from the school itself: the principal's welcome for 2026-27 notes that this is the year the school's very first kindergarten class completes its elementary years in 5th grade. That puts the first year at 2021-22, which is also the first year on the school's state grade record.

What is Village Park Elementary's school grade?

Village Park Elementary has earned an A every year from 2021-22 through 2025-26, which is every year it has been open.

Grades are released every summer and can change. For the current year, check the school's Florida Department of Education report card rather than a listing, a third-party ranking site or this post.

What makes the school different day to day?

Village Park runs a house system and a program called The Amazing Shake, both woven into the school's culture.

Every student belongs to one of four houses; the school's motto is "4 Houses, 1 Family." The Amazing Shake is a program built around leadership, communication and problem-solving. The principal sends a call-out message with updates every Friday, and families can get involved through the PTA, the School Advisory Council and ADDitions, the OCPS volunteer program. The school also runs an extended day program for before- and after-school care.

How big is Village Park Elementary?

NCES lists 597 students for 2024-25, which makes Village Park one of the smaller public elementaries in Lake Nona.

For comparison, Laureate Park Elementary reported 1,220 students and Sun Blaze Elementary 1,150 for the same year. A smaller school is not automatically better, but some families specifically look for one.

Is my home zoned for Village Park Elementary?

Check the exact address on the OCPS Find My School tool, and check it again before closing.

Attendance zones are set by Orange County Public Schools, address by address, and they get redrawn as new schools open. Living near Village Park, or in one of the neighborhoods above, does not by itself decide the assignment.

Before you buy: look up the exact address on OCPS Find My School, save a dated screenshot, and look it up again close to closing. If a particular school is a deal-breaker, tell your agent at the start so it shapes the search.

What other elementary schools are near Village Park?

Several A-rated OCPS elementaries serve the neighborhoods around it.

If you are comparing, look at Laureate Park Elementary, NorthLake Park Community School and Eagle Creek Elementary. The full list of public, private and charter options is on our Lake Nona schools hub.

The Honest Version: Pros, Cons and Our Take

Pros

  • An A every year from 2021-22 through 2025-26, which is every year it has been graded.
  • One of the smaller elementaries in Lake Nona: 597 students in 2024-25.
  • A house system and The Amazing Shake, both built into the school's culture.
  • A newer campus, opened in 2021.

Cons

  • A short track record. Five years of A's is strong, but it is five years.
  • Traditions, the PTA and alumni connections are still maturing at a school this young.
  • Wednesday early release at 2:00 p.m. means after-care or a schedule adjustment for many working families.
  • Much of what's online about the school, including its opening date, is wrong. Verify before you rely on it.

Our Take: Village Park has done everything a new school can do in five years: an A every year and a clear school culture. The only real question is time. Confirm the address on Find My School, tour the campus, and ask about the house system while you're there.

What the Neighbors Know

Around VillageWalk and Laureate Park, the newest school on the map is often the one people know least about.

Village Park doesn't have the reputation of the older Lake Nona elementaries yet, but its grade record is as consistent as any of them. The neighbors who handle school decisions well look up the address, not the neighborhood name, and check again before closing. If you are looking at homes near the school, start with our VillageWalk, Enclave at VillageWalk, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club and Laureate Park pages.

Official Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Village Park Elementary School?

Village Park Elementary is at 12253 Lake Nona Gateway Rd, Orlando, FL 32827. The nearest neighborhoods are VillageWalk, Enclave at VillageWalk, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club and Laureate Park.

When did Village Park Elementary open?

It opened in August 2021, for the 2021-22 school year. The principal notes that 2026-27 is the year the school's first kindergarten class reaches 5th grade. Some older descriptions, including an earlier version of this post, say 2017, which is wrong.

What is Village Park Elementary's school grade?

Village Park has earned an A every year from 2021-22 through 2025-26, which is every year it has been open. Grades are released each summer; the school's Florida Department of Education report card shows the current one.

How many students attend Village Park Elementary?

Federal NCES data lists 597 students for 2024-25, which makes it one of the smaller public elementaries in Lake Nona.

What are the school hours at Village Park Elementary?

8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with early release at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Is my home zoned for Village Park Elementary?

Check the exact address on the OCPS Find My School tool. Assignments are set by Orange County Public Schools, address by address, and change as new schools open.

What are the House System and The Amazing Shake?

Both are programs the school highlights. Every student belongs to one of four houses, under the motto "4 Houses, 1 Family," and The Amazing Shake is a program focused on leadership, communication and problem-solving.