Lake County School District · 32757 · Mount Dora
Country Club Mount Dora Schools
LCSD · Mount Dora High
Country Club of Mount Dora sits in Lake County School District — a B-rated Florida district with Mount Dora High School serving the area. Golf community living adjacent to historic downtown Mount Dora, with Montverde Academy accessible for families seeking a private alternative.
LCSD
Lake County district
B
FL DOE district grade
Golf
18-hole community
32757
Mount Dora ZIP
District note: Lake County School District (LCSD) holds a B rating from the Florida DOE — a step below A-rated Seminole (SCPS), Orange (OCPS), and Brevard (BPS) counties. Mount Dora High is a solid campus within the district. For buyers where district grade is a top factor, this is a real trade-off vs. A-rated county alternatives. For buyers drawn to Country Club's golf lifestyle and downtown Mount Dora's charming character, LCSD is workable. Montverde Academy provides a world-class private alternative approximately 25 minutes south.
School profile
High School · 9–12
LCSD B-ratedMount Dora High School
The primary LCSD high school serving Mount Dora and the north Lake County corridor. Mount Dora High has a strong community identity rooted in the town's historic and arts tradition, solid athletic programs, and engaged parent community. LCSD is B-rated district-wide — solid at the campus level for families who engage with the local community. Verify by address at Lake County Schools finder.
Middle School · 6–8
Wolf Branch Middle School
The primary LCSD middle school for the Mount Dora and northwest Lake County corridor. Feeds Mount Dora High for most Country Club of Mount Dora addresses. Part of the B-rated Lake County district. Wolf Branch Middle serves the Mount Dora residential corridor. Verify specific assignment at the Lake County Schools locator.
Private · K–12
Montverde Academy
World-ranked K-12 boarding and day school ~25 minutes south of Mount Dora near Clermont. Consistently ranked among Florida's top private schools and internationally recognized for academics and athletics. The standout private option for Lake County families who want to bypass the B-rated public system. Day student enrollment makes it accessible from Country Club of Mount Dora. The natural first reference for serious private school consideration in Lake County.
Zone lookup by area
Verify at Lake County Schools.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club of Mount Dora (32757) | Round Lake Elem / verify | Wolf Branch Middle / verify | Mount Dora High School |
| Mount Dora core (32757) | Triangle Elem / verify | Wolf Branch Middle / verify | Mount Dora High School |
| Mount Dora / Tavares boundary (32757/32778) | Verify with LCSD | Tavares Middle / verify | Mount Dora or Tavares High / verify |
School FAQs — Country Club of Mount Dora
What schools serve Country Club of Mount Dora FL?
Country Club of Mount Dora is a golf community in Mount Dora (32757), Lake County, served by Lake County School District (LCSD). LCSD is a B-rated Florida district — solid and improving, though below Seminole and Orange counties. Mount Dora High School is the primary high school for the area. Wolf Branch Middle School serves grades 6-8. Round Lake Elementary or Triangle Elementary are typical elementary feeders in the Mount Dora corridor. Verify specific assignments at the Lake County Schools school finder. Buyers who prioritize private school can access Montverde Academy — a world-ranked K-12 boarding and day school about 25 minutes south near Clermont.
What high school does Country Club of Mount Dora feed?
Country Club of Mount Dora feeds Mount Dora High School — a Lake County School District (LCSD) campus serving the Mount Dora and north Lake County corridor. Mount Dora High has a strong community identity, solid athletic programs, and a tradition rooted in the town's historic character. LCSD is B-rated at the Florida DOE level — a genuine step below OCPS, SCPS, or BPS (all A-rated), but not a deficient district. Buyers who place school district grade above all else may prefer a neighboring A-rated county; buyers drawn to Mount Dora's downtown lifestyle and Country Club's golf community generally find LCSD's quality adequate for the overall value picture.
Is Lake County School District (LCSD) good for Country Club of Mount Dora families?
LCSD is a B-rated Florida district — not an A-rating like OCPS, SCPS, Brevard, or Indian River County, but a functional and improving district with solid campuses. Mount Dora High benefits from the town's engaged community and relatively affluent residential base. The honest framing for Country Club of Mount Dora buyers: LCSD is a school district where dedicated families produce solid outcomes, but the district-wide floor is lower than the A-rated counties surrounding Lake. For buyers where school district grade is a top-3 factor, this is a real trade-off vs. communities in OCPS (Orange), SCPS (Seminole), or BPS (Brevard). For buyers primarily attracted to downtown Mount Dora's lifestyle and Country Club's golf amenities, LCSD is workable at the local campus level.
How does Country Club of Mount Dora compare to other Lake County golf communities for schools?
Country Club of Mount Dora shares LCSD B-rated with other Lake County golf communities — including Serenoa (Clermont, South Lake High), Highland Ranch (Clermont, South Lake High), and Bella Collina (South Lake High). The school zone differentiation within Lake County is about campus assignment, not district quality — LCSD is B-rated across all of Lake County. The meaningful school comparison is Lake County vs. adjacent Seminole County (SCPS A-rated) or Orange County (OCPS A-rated). Country Club of Mount Dora's school story is consistent with all Lake County communities: B-rated district with community-specific campus strengths. Montverde Academy (Clermont corridor) is the standout private option accessible from anywhere in Lake County.
Are there private school options near Country Club of Mount Dora?
Country Club of Mount Dora's Lake County location provides access to the strongest private school option in Central Florida. Montverde Academy — a world-ranked K-12 boarding and day school consistently ranked among the top Florida private schools — is approximately 25 minutes south near Clermont. For day students, Montverde Academy is realistically accessible from Mount Dora. The other primary Lake County private option is Lake Highland Preparatory School (Orlando, ~40 minutes southeast), though commute time is significant. Given LCSD's B-rated district standing, Montverde Academy is the natural private school reference for Country Club of Mount Dora families who want a private alternative to the B-rated public option.
School zone expertise
Country Club of Mount Dora — LCSD B-rated Lake County district with Mount Dora High and Montverde Academy as the premier private option.
Ryan can explain the LCSD school picture for Country Club of Mount Dora buyers, compare Lake County vs. A-rated Seminole and Orange counties for school-focused buyers, and provide context on Montverde Academy day enrollment as the private alternative for Lake County families.