Downtown Orlando

For the many who pass through the Lake Eola Heights neighborhood, most are unaware that it is a nationally registered historical district. Not only is Lake Eola Heights a historic treasure, but its premier location on Lake Eola provides the neighborhood access to some of Downtown's finest resources and academics. Shady, tree-lined streets cover this residential area, just blocks from Lake Eola Park and the hub of Downtown with Thornton Park and South Eola District both just a short walk away. Set back within the Eola Heights District are two incredible private schools and one wonderful public school.

St. James Cathedral Private School is located at 505. E. Ridgewood St. This Pre K - 8th grade school is home to many Downtown children. St. James is an accredited Florida Catholic Conference Catholic grade school nestled in Downtown Orlando across from beautiful Lake Eola. They have a very dedicated staff and offer a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment. St. James School maintains small class sizes with a maximum of 27 students per class in grades K through 8. St. James Cathedral School is a Catholic educational institution committed to creating an environment based on Christ-centered values and Gospel teachings. For more information about St. James visit their website at www.stjcs.com or call 407.849.6053 and speak with one of their friendly office staff! 

For 50 years Trinity Lutheran Private School has devoted their ministry to enriching the lives of children from the ages of Pre-K – 8th. Their high teacher to student ratio translates into a more personal approach to education and allows for a greater emphasis on educational facets sometimes neglected in other schools. Students are involved in organized team sports as early as the fourth grade. Importance is also placed on foreign language, computer, music and art education. Coupled with the entire academic curriculum, a child is given a wide range of opportunities not always found in other schools. Located at 123 E. Livingston St., Trinity is an ideal location for Downtown education. For more information visit their website at www.trinitydowntown.org or call 407.422.5704.

Hillcrest Elementary has been excelling as one of Downtown’s most gifted public schools for ages Pre-K – 5th. Hillcrest is a proud part of the Orange County Public School System. As our area is the destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists and immigrants from all over the world, our State and County have a significant need for effective bilingual education. Hillcrest has been meeting those needs for over 20 years. The Foreign Language Academy was created to provide the opportunity for all our students, English and non-English speaking, to become bilingual. English speaking students have the opportunity to study Spanish or French. Non-English speaking students study English as their second language. Hillcrest is located in the historic Lake Eola Heights area of Downtown Orlando. With brick streets, huge old oak trees, and friendly neighborhoods, Hillcrest is a pleasant part of our community and you can learn more about them at www.hillcrest.ocps.net or by calling 407.245.1770.

Lake Eola Heights is known  for more than just its school district. Parents and friends also enjoy the retail of this fine area. One such establishment is Eola Skin Company which was founded in 2000 with the goal of making clients look and feel their very best using exemplary service as well as consultations for optimal skincare health. Some of their services include: calming facials, deep pore cleansing facials, gel peel treatments, waxing, airbrush tans and makeup. For more information about Eola Skin Company make sure to visit them at 717 E. Washington Street inside Nube Nove Salon, call 407.590.3935 or visit www.eolaskincompany.com. If you bring your Buy Local Orlando card in you get 10% off of any service!

Be sure and check out all Lake Eola Heights has to offer at www.downtownorlando.com.