Orange County Public Schools · 34786 · Windermere · Lake Down
Harbor Isle Schools
OCPS A-rated · Windermere High
Harbor Isle sits in Orange County Public Schools — an A-rated district. Windermere High School serves most 34786 Lake Down addresses; some Windermere boundary addresses feed West Orange High's IB programme. Gated luxury on Lake Down with OCPS A-rated school quality and Windermere Prep nearby.
OCPS
A-rated district
A
FL DOE district grade
Lake
Lake Down Butler Chain
34786
Windermere ZIP
School profile
High School · 9–12
A-rated OCPSWindermere High School
An OCPS A-rated campus built to serve the rapidly growing Windermere and southwest Orange County corridor. Windermere High is the newer of the two high schools serving 34786 addresses — the other being West Orange High (IB programme, Winter Garden). Windermere High serves the affluent Lake Down and Windermere east residential corridor. Part of the same A-rated OCPS system as Dr. Phillips High (IB) and Winter Park High (IB). Verify specific assignment at OCPS — some 34786 addresses feed West Orange High instead.
Middle School · 6–8
Bridgewater Middle School
An OCPS middle school serving the Windermere and southwest Orange County corridor. Bridgewater Middle feeds Windermere High or West Orange High depending on the specific address. Part of the A-rated OCPS district. Serves the Windermere residential and master-planned community zones. Verify specific assignment by address at OCPS — some Harbor Isle addresses may feed Gotha Middle instead.
Private · K–12
Windermere Preparatory School
A K-12 independent private school located within the Windermere community — approximately 5-10 minutes from Harbor Isle. One of Central Florida's most accessible private K-12 options from any Windermere address. Windermere Prep is the natural first private school reference for Harbor Isle families, offering a rigorous independent curriculum with the convenience of proximity. Given OCPS A-rated quality, the motivation for Windermere Prep is primarily environment and campus culture preference.
Zone lookup by area
Verify at Orange County Public Schools.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Isle / Lake Down (34786) | Bay Lake Elem / verify | Bridgewater Middle / verify | Windermere High / verify |
| Windermere core (34786) | Windermere Elem / verify | Gotha Middle / verify | Windermere or West Orange High / verify |
| Windermere / Winter Garden boundary (34786/34787) | Verify with OCPS | Bridgewater Middle / verify | West Orange High (IB) / verify |
School FAQs — Harbor Isle Windermere
What schools serve Harbor Isle in Windermere FL?
Harbor Isle is a gated and guarded luxury community on Lake Down in Windermere (34786), Orange County, served by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) — an A-rated Florida district. Windermere High School is the primary high school for most 34786 Windermere addresses. Some Windermere addresses near the western boundary may feed West Orange High School (which has an IB Diploma Programme). Bridgewater Middle or Gotha Middle serves grades 6-8 for the Windermere corridor. Bay Lake Elementary or Windermere Elementary serves the elementary level. Verify by specific address at the OCPS school finder.
What high school does Harbor Isle Windermere feed?
Harbor Isle's Lake Down / Windermere 34786 location primarily feeds Windermere High School — one of OCPS's newer A-rated campuses specifically built for the rapidly growing Windermere and southwest Orange County corridor. Some 34786 addresses, particularly those closer to Winter Garden, may feed West Orange High School instead — which has the IB Diploma Programme. For Harbor Isle's specific Lake Down location on the eastern Windermere side, Windermere High is the more likely assignment. Verify by specific address at the OCPS school locator, as the Windermere/West Orange zone boundary matters for IB access.
Does Harbor Isle Windermere have access to IB schools?
Access to IB Diploma Programme from Harbor Isle depends on the specific zone assignment. West Orange High School (Winter Garden, nearby) has a full IB Diploma Programme — and some 34786 Windermere addresses feed West Orange High rather than Windermere High. Windermere High itself does not currently offer IB. For Harbor Isle buyers who prioritize IB access, verifying whether the specific address feeds Windermere High or West Orange High is critical. Both are A-rated OCPS campuses — but West Orange High adds IB for addresses in that zone. Check by address at OCPS school locator.
How does Harbor Isle compare to other Windermere communities for schools?
Harbor Isle shares the same OCPS A-rated district as all Windermere communities — Isleworth, Keene's Pointe, Butler Chain estates, Lake Down Crest, and Windsor Hill. The school zone differentiation within Windermere is about Windermere High vs. West Orange High (IB), not district quality. Harbor Isle's Lake Down location near the Windermere/Winter Garden boundary means some addresses may be in the West Orange High IB zone — an advantage for IB-seeking buyers. All Windermere OCPS communities deliver A-rated district quality. The differentiation is campus assignment and IB access, which requires address-level verification.
Are there private school options near Harbor Isle Windermere?
Harbor Isle's Windermere location provides excellent private school access. Windermere Preparatory School (K-12 independent, ~5-10 minutes, in the Windermere community) is the closest and most frequently referenced private option for Windermere residents. The First Academy (College Park/north Orlando, K-12 Christian, ~25-30 minutes) and Lake Highland Preparatory School (downtown, K-12 independent, ~25-30 minutes) are accessible. Given OCPS A-rated quality and potential West Orange High IB access, private school from Harbor Isle is primarily environment-preference driven. Windermere Prep's proximity makes it the most convenient private option.
School zone expertise
Harbor Isle — OCPS A-rated with Windermere High or West Orange High IB and Windermere Prep steps away on Lake Down.
Ryan can verify whether a specific Harbor Isle address feeds Windermere High or West Orange High's IB programme, explain the OCPS school zone picture for the 34786 Lake Down corridor, and compare Harbor Isle to other Windermere and Butler Chain communities for school-focused buyers.