Public schools in Winter Springs, FL
8 open public schools with an address in Winter Springs, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,552
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Winter Springs public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Winter Springs, FL: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,552 students, an average of 819 per school. The largest campus is Winter Springs High School (1,940 students), and the largest elementary school is Rainbow Elementary School (729).
Every listed school belongs to Seminole. 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 15.3:1, lower than 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 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 44% 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 Springs
Elementary schools in Winter Springs
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choices in Learning Charter Seminole · Charter | KG–05 | 685 | 16.7:1 | |
| Highlands Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 503 | 13.6:1 | |
| Keeth Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 535 | 16:1 | |
| Layer Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 543 | 12.9:1 | |
| Rainbow Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 729 | 14.6:1 | |
| Winter Springs Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 501 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Winter Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails Middle School Seminole | 06–08 | 1,116 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in Winter Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Springs High School Seminole · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,940 | 19.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.7%
- Hispanic33.6%
- Black8.1%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Winter Springs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,552 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winter Springs
How many public schools are in Winter Springs, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Winter Springs: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,552 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winter Springs?
All listed public schools with an address in Winter Springs belong to Seminole. 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 Springs?
Winter Springs High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winter Springs, with 1,940 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winter Springs?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Winter Springs are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Choices in Learning Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winter Springs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winter Springs public schools is 15.3:1, lower than 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 Springs 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