Lake County School District · 34711 · Clermont Master-Planned
Highland Ranch Schools
LCSD B-rated · South Lake High
Highland Ranch sits in Lake County's B-rated LCSD — above the adjacent C-rated Osceola and Polk County alternatives. South Lake High School is the standard assignment for the Clermont ridge corridor, delivering a solid B-rated outcome in Clermont's most family-friendly master-planned community.
LCSD
Lake County schools
B
District FL DOE grade
SL
South Lake High
34711
Clermont ZIP
Highland Ranch delivers LCSD B-rated schools — above the C-rated Osceola and Polk County alternatives that dominate the southwest corridor
Lake County School District (B-rated) outperforms adjacent OCSD (C-rated) and PCSD (C-rated) — the two districts that dominate the Disney/US-27 corridor south and east of Clermont. For buyers choosing between master-planned communities in this southwest corridor, Highland Ranch's Lake County address is a genuine school district advantage. The full A-rated comparison (OCPS Horizon West/Winter Garden) would require moving east at higher price points.
School profile
High School · 9–12
SW Lake CountySouth Lake High School
One of LCSD's stronger comprehensive high school campuses — serving Clermont, Minneola, and the southwest Lake County corridor. The standard assignment for Highland Ranch. B-rated district floor. South Lake High serves the high-growth Clermont master-planned community zone. For Highland Ranch buyers, South Lake High provides a B-rated LCSD outcome that is consistently above the C-rated county alternatives in the surrounding region. Verify by address at LCSD.
Middle School · 6–8
Windy Hill Middle School
The primary LCSD middle school for the Clermont and southwest Lake County corridor. Feeds South Lake High for Highland Ranch addresses. Part of the B-rated Lake County system. Windy Hill Middle serves the same growth corridor as South Lake High — the standard LCSD middle feeder for Clermont master-planned communities. Verify specific address at the LCSD locator.
Elementary · K–5
Lost Lake Elementary
The typical elementary feeder for Highland Ranch in LCSD. Part of the B-rated Lake County system. Lost Lake Elementary feeds Windy Hill Middle for most Highland Ranch families in the standard pipeline. Some Highland Ranch addresses may feed Grassy Lake Elementary depending on location within the community — verify by specific address at the LCSD school locator.
Zone lookup by area
Approximate. Verify at the Lake County School District locator.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Ranch core (34711) | Lost Lake Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | South Lake High School |
| Highland Ranch south (34711) | Grassy Lake Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | South Lake High School |
| Highland Ranch / Minneola boundary (34711/34715) | Verify with LCSD | Windy Hill Middle / verify | South Lake High / verify |
School FAQs — Highland Ranch Clermont
What schools serve Highland Ranch in Clermont FL?
Highland Ranch is a master-planned community in Clermont (34711), Lake County FL, served by Lake County School District (LCSD) — a B-rated Florida district. South Lake High School is the primary high school for Highland Ranch and the Clermont corridor. Windy Hill Middle School serves grades 6-8. Lost Lake Elementary or Grassy Lake Elementary are typical elementary feeders for the Highland Ranch area — verify by specific address at the LCSD school locator. LCSD is B-rated, outperforming adjacent Osceola County (C-rated) and Polk County (C-rated) school districts.
Does Highland Ranch Clermont feed South Lake High School?
Yes — Highland Ranch in Clermont (34711) feeds South Lake High School within Lake County School District. South Lake High is one of LCSD's stronger comprehensive high school campuses, serving the Clermont, Minneola, and south Lake County growth corridor. LCSD is B-rated — above Polk County (C) and Osceola County (C), the two adjacent county districts. For Highland Ranch buyers, South Lake High delivers a B-rated public school outcome in Clermont's fastest-growing master-planned corridor. Verify by specific address at the LCSD school locator.
How does Lake County school district compare for Clermont buyers?
Lake County School District (LCSD) is B-rated — meaningfully above Osceola County (C) and Polk County (C) that border Clermont from the south and east. For buyers in the Clermont growth corridor near the Turnpike and US-27, LCSD's B-rating is a genuine advantage over the C-rated counties that dominate the broader Disney/I-4 southwest corridor. For buyers specifically prioritizing the highest public school quality, the Horizon West/Winter Garden corridor in OCPS (A-rated) to the east is the comparison — but at higher price points. Highland Ranch at Clermont prices delivers LCSD B-rated schools, which is the best available in the Lake County Clermont zone.
What is the school environment like at Highland Ranch Clermont?
Highland Ranch is a family-oriented master-planned community with resort-style amenities, parks, and the rolling hill character of the Clermont ridge area. The school pipeline — Lost Lake or Grassy Lake Elementary → Windy Hill Middle → South Lake High — reflects LCSD's B-rated district serving a rapidly growing suburban catchment. South Lake High's student body includes families from the master-planned communities of southwest Clermont and the surrounding Lake County corridor. The community's family character and LCSD's above-average (for the region) school performance make Highland Ranch a strong value story for school-focused buyers who want Clermont pricing without C-rated district schools.
Are there private school options near Highland Ranch Clermont?
Highland Ranch's Clermont location provides access to Lake County and southwest Orange County private school options. East Ridge Christian School (Clermont, K-12, ~10-15 minutes) is the closest local private alternative. Montverde Academy (internationally ranked K-12 independent, Montverde, ~15-20 minutes north) is accessible for serious private school buyers willing to make the drive. The First Academy (Dr. Phillips, PK-12, ~25-30 minutes east via FL-429) is accessible via the Turnpike corridor. Given LCSD's B-rated district, the private school case from Highland Ranch is moderate — South Lake High provides a solid B-rated outcome at Clermont price points.
School zone expertise
Highland Ranch — LCSD B-rated South Lake High pipeline in Clermont's rolling-hills master-planned family community.
Ryan can verify the LCSD school zone for Highland Ranch addresses, explain South Lake High in the context of the Clermont growth corridor, and compare Highland Ranch's school story to the adjacent OCPS Horizon West zone and the surrounding C-rated county alternatives.