Lake County School District · 34756 · Montverde Academy Adjacent
Bella Collina Schools
LCSD B-rated · Montverde Academy Next Door
Bella Collina sits in Lake County's B-rated LCSD district — above Polk and Osceola County C-rated alternatives. More distinctively, Montverde Academy (internationally ranked K-12 independent school) is essentially adjacent to the community — one of Florida's most compelling private school advantages for any luxury address.
LCSD
Lake County schools
B
District FL DOE grade
MA
Montverde Academy adjacent
34756
Montverde / Bella Collina ZIP
Bella Collina delivers LCSD B-rated public schools plus Montverde Academy (world-class private K-12) literally adjacent — a rare combination at any Florida price point
Lake County School District (B-rated) trails A-rated OCPS, SCPS, and BPS — but meaningfully outperforms C-rated Polk County and Osceola County. Within LCSD, South Lake High School is one of the district's better comprehensive campuses. The true differentiator for Bella Collina is Montverde Academy: an internationally ranked independent K-12 school with world-class athletics and college-prep academics, accessible as a day school. No other Florida luxury community can claim a comparable private school this close.
School profile
High School · 9–12
Best in SW Lake CountySouth Lake High School
One of LCSD's stronger high school campuses — serving Clermont, Minneola, and the Montverde/Bella Collina corridor. LCSD is B-rated (above PCSD and OCSD, below OCPS and SCPS). South Lake High serves the southwest Lake County growth corridor and is the standard public high school assignment for Bella Collina addresses. Strong academics within the B-rated district context. Verify specific address at the LCSD school locator.
Middle School · 6–8
Windy Hill Middle School
The primary LCSD middle school for the Montverde and Bella Collina corridor — feeds into South Lake High for most addresses. Part of Lake County's B-rated system. Windy Hill Middle serves the same southwest Lake County growth area. Verify the specific assignment at the LCSD school locator, as some Bella Collina addresses near the eastern boundary may have varied assignments.
Private · K–12
World-rankedMontverde Academy
Internationally ranked independent day and boarding school directly in the town of Montverde — essentially adjacent to Bella Collina. One of the most elite K-12 private schools in Florida, with world-renowned athletics (soccer, basketball) and strong college-prep academics. Offers day enrollment alongside boarding. For Bella Collina buyers considering private school, commute is not a factor. This adjacency is a unique advantage not replicated at any comparable Florida luxury address.
Zone lookup by area
Approximate. Verify at the Lake County School District locator.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Collina core (34756) | Grassy Lake Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | South Lake High School |
| Montverde / Bella Collina adjacent (34756) | Astatula Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | South Lake High School |
| Bella Collina east boundary (34756/34711) | Verify with LCSD | Verify with LCSD | South Lake High / verify |
School FAQs — Bella Collina
What schools serve Bella Collina FL?
Bella Collina is a private luxury golf community in Montverde, Lake County FL (34756). It is served by Lake County School District (LCSD), which is B-rated — above Osceola County (C-rated) and Polk County (C-rated). South Lake High School is the primary high school for the Montverde/Bella Collina corridor within LCSD. Windy Hill Middle School serves grades 6-8. Grassy Lake Elementary and Astatula Elementary serve the area for elementary grades — verify by specific address. Beyond public schools, Montverde Academy (K-12, world-class private day and boarding school) is essentially adjacent to Bella Collina, making it one of Florida's most uniquely positioned luxury communities for school-focused buyers.
Is Montverde Academy near Bella Collina?
Yes — Montverde Academy is in the town of Montverde, essentially adjacent to Bella Collina. Montverde Academy is an internationally recognized independent day and boarding school (PK-12) — ranked among the top private high schools in the United States and world-renowned for its athletics programmes, including soccer and basketball pipelines that have produced numerous professional athletes. It is not a religious school — it is an independent college-preparatory institution. For Bella Collina buyers who want world-class private K-12 without a significant commute, Montverde Academy is the answer. This proximity is a meaningful differentiator that most Lake County LCSD-zoned communities cannot match.
What is South Lake High School in Clermont FL?
South Lake High School is generally regarded as one of LCSD's stronger high school campuses — serving the Clermont, Minneola, and Montverde corridor in southwest Lake County. LCSD is B-rated at the district level (above PCSD and OCSD, which are both C-rated). South Lake High serves the growth corridor of southwest Lake County, which includes Clermont, Minneola, and the Bella Collina/Montverde area. For Bella Collina buyers choosing public school over Montverde Academy, South Lake High is the standard LCSD assignment — a B-rated district school in a system that consistently outperforms Polk and Osceola counties.
How does Lake County LCSD compare to nearby districts?
Lake County School District (LCSD) is B-rated by the Florida Department of Education — above Osceola County (C) and Polk County (C), but below Seminole County (A), Orange County (A), and Brevard County (A). For the southwest Orlando region, LCSD is a meaningful middle tier. Bella Collina buyers in the 34756 Montverde area get LCSD's B-rated floor — better than the surrounding C-rated county alternatives — combined with Montverde Academy's world-class private option right next door. For buyers who want the highest possible public school district quality, the OCPS (Orange County, A-rated) Horizon West/Winter Garden corridor is accessible at comparable price points in some tiers, but lacks Montverde Academy adjacency.
What are the private school options near Bella Collina?
Bella Collina's defining private school advantage is Montverde Academy — an internationally ranked K-12 independent school literally adjacent to the community in the town of Montverde. Montverde Academy offers day enrollment (not just boarding) making it genuinely accessible for Bella Collina residents, with strong college-prep academics and elite athletics programmes. Beyond Montverde Academy, The First Academy (Dr. Phillips, PK-12, ~25-30 min east) and Orangewood Christian (Maitland, K-12, ~35-40 min) are Orange County private options. Lake County also has some smaller faith-based private options in the Leesburg/Tavares corridor. For buyers whose private school priority is Montverde Academy specifically, Bella Collina is effectively the closest luxury residential community to that school anywhere in Florida.
School zone expertise
Bella Collina — LCSD B-rated South Lake High pipeline, with Montverde Academy (world-ranked private K-12) essentially next door.
Ryan can verify the LCSD school zone for Bella Collina addresses, explain Montverde Academy's day enrollment option for residents, and compare LCSD to the surrounding A-rated districts for buyers weighing the school picture against Bella Collina's lifestyle and price proposition.