Public schools in Winter Garden, FL
22 open public schools with an address in Winter Garden, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,184
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Winter Garden public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Winter Garden, FL: 12 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,184 students, an average of 872 per school. The largest campus is West Orange High (2,752 students), and the largest elementary school is Water Spring Elementary (1,013).
Every listed school belongs to Orange. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 18% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Winter Garden
Elementary schools in Winter Garden
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater Bay Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 748 | 17.4:1 | |
| Dillard Street Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 466 | 14.6:1 | |
| Hamlin Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 549 | 16.1:1 | |
| Independence Elementary Orange | KG–05 | 889 | 16.5:1 | |
| Lake Whitney Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 549 | 15.3:1 | |
| Panther Lake Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 797 | 18.5:1 | |
| Summerlake Elementary Orange | KG–05 | 726 | 16.1:1 | |
| Sunridge Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 629 | 16.1:1 | |
| Tildenville Elementary Orange · Magnet | PK–05 | 738 | 16.8:1 | |
| Water Spring Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 1,013 | 17.8:1 | |
| Whispering Oak Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 774 | 16.5:1 | |
| William S Maxey Elementary Orange | PK–05 | 523 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Winter Garden
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Middle Orange | 06–08 | 1,178 | 20.7:1 | |
| Hamlin Middle Orange | 06–08 | 953 | 20.3:1 | |
| Lakeview Middle Orange · Magnet | 06–08 | 786 | 20.2:1 | |
| Sunridge Middle Orange | 06–08 | 1,108 | 17.9:1 | |
| Water Spring Middle School Orange | 06–08 | 1,064 | 22.2:1 |
High schools in Winter Garden
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ese Transition Orange · Special Education School | 12–12 | 131 | 8.7:1 | |
| Esteem Academy Orange · Special Education School | 09–12 | 21 | 4.2:1 | |
| Horizon High School Orange | 09–12 | 2,685 | 26.6:1 | |
| West Orange High Orange | 09–12 | 2,752 | 26.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Winter Garden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Homebound Orange · Special Education School | PK–12 | 105 | 2.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.1%
- Hispanic39.7%
- Black9.7%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Winter Garden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,184 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winter Garden
How many public schools are in Winter Garden, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Winter Garden: 12 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 19,184 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winter Garden?
All listed public schools with an address in Winter Garden belong to Orange. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Winter Garden?
West Orange High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winter Garden, with 2,752 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winter Garden?
No school with an address in Winter Garden is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winter Garden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winter Garden public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Winter Garden guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities