Orange County Public Schools · 34787 feeder map
Horizon West
School Zones
Horizon West splits between two A-rated high schools: the established Windermere High (top 3 in OCPS) and the new Horizon High (opened 2021). Which school a community feeds into depends on exact location — and zone lines here move more often than anywhere else in Orange County.
2021
Horizon High opened
A
Both high schools rated
9/10
Bridgewater Middle (GS)
2
A-rated elementary feeders
Zone lines in Horizon West shift regularly
Horizon West is still actively developing. OCPS has adjusted attendance zones multiple times as Horizon High ramped up. The assignments below reflect current typical zoning — always verify the specific address at ocps.net/find-my-school-home before purchase, and ask the builder for written confirmation on new lots.
High school options
New · opened 2021 · GS 7/10
Horizon High School
14300 Avalon Rd, Winter Garden FL 34787
OCPS's newest large high school was purpose-built for the Horizon West growth corridor. A-rated in its first operational years with a student population that mirrors Horizon West's affluent new-construction demographics. It lacks the decade-plus track record of Windermere High, but its early indicators — grade, AP access, college placement — are strong. Most newer Horizon West village communities now zone here.
Established · top 3 OCPS · GS 8/10
Windermere High School
4500 Reams Rd, Orlando FL 32816
Ranked 65th in Florida and 3rd in Orange County — the more proven high school option and still the assignment for some western and southern Horizon West addresses. Windermere High's 15-year track record, 76% AP participation rate, and stronger GreatSchools score (8/10 vs 7/10) make it the preference for buyers who weight historical performance over convenience.
Middle school feeders
9/10 GS · feeds Windermere High
Bridgewater Middle School
The highest-rated middle school in the western OCPS cluster. Bridgewater feeds into Windermere High and serves Horizon West communities in the eastern / older portions of the zone. If a specific community's feeder chain leads through Bridgewater, it is a strong signal for academic quality at the middle school level.
8/10 GS · feeds Horizon High
Water Spring Middle School
A newer middle school built to serve the central Horizon West villages and feed into Horizon High. A-rated with an 8/10 GreatSchools score. Opened alongside the community's growth phase and shares the same demographic profile as its feeder elementaries. Strong early performance.
Elementary school feeders
Both A-rated, 8/10 GreatSchools. Built specifically to serve the Horizon West growth corridor.
8/10 GS
Independence Elementary
6251 Tiny Rd, Windermere FL 34786
Part of the Horizon West elementary cluster, serving the central villages including Latham Park, Summerlake, and Independence. A-rated with an 8/10 GreatSchools score. Feeds into Water Spring Middle and Horizon High for most addresses, though some feed through Bridgewater Middle to Windermere High.
Communities in this feeder
- · Latham Park
- · Summerlake
- · Hickory Hammock
- · Independence community
- · Lake Hancock Preserve
8/10 GS
Water Spring Elementary
16001 New Independence Pkwy, Winter Garden FL 34787
The primary elementary for Horizon West's newest communities — Waterleigh, Lakeshore, Storey Grove — and a newer campus with current-generation facilities. A-rated, 8/10 GS. Feeds into Water Spring Middle School for most addresses.
Communities in this feeder
- · Waterleigh
- · Lakeshore
- · Storey Grove
- · Ovation at Horizon West
- · Solterra (some)
Feeder lookup by community
Zone assignments here are the most volatile in Orange County — verify every address at ocps.net.
| Community | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterleigh | Water Spring Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Windermere High |
| Lakeshore (Horizon West) | Water Spring Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Horizon High |
| Latham Park | Independence Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Horizon High |
| Summerlake | Independence Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Horizon High |
| Storey Grove | Water Spring Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Horizon High |
| Hickory Hammock | Independence Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Lake Hancock Preserve | Independence Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Horizon High |
| Palms at Windermere | Water Spring Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Solterra (Horizon West) | Water Spring Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Windermere High |
| Independence (community) | Independence Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Horizon High |
| Ovation at Horizon West | Water Spring Elementary | Water Spring Middle | Horizon High |
Source: OCPS attendance zones 2024–2025. Horizon West zone assignments shift frequently — verify before purchase. School grades are Florida DOE 2023–2024.
School zone FAQs
What high school does Horizon West zone to?
Horizon West communities are split between two A-rated OCPS high schools: Horizon High School (opened 2021, 14300 Avalon Rd, Winter Garden FL 34787) and Windermere High School. Newer communities in the northern and central Horizon West villages generally zone to Horizon High. Some older or eastern Horizon West addresses may still zone to Windermere High as Horizon High's capacity ramps up. Because zone assignments in Horizon West shift more frequently than established neighborhoods — the area is still actively developing — always verify the specific address at the OCPS Find My School tool before purchase.
Is Horizon High School a good school?
Horizon High School opened in 2021 and is OCPS's newest large high school. It is A-rated by the Florida DOE with a GreatSchools score of 7/10 and early performance indicators that track with the community demographics of Horizon West — one of the most affluent new-construction corridors in Orange County. At this stage, it lacks the multi-year track record of Windermere High (ranked 65th in Florida, 3rd in OCPS), but the trajectory is strong. Windermere High remains the more established option for families prioritising proven long-term performance.
What middle school does Horizon West feed into?
Horizon West communities primarily feed into Water Spring Middle School (A-rated, 8/10 GreatSchools) and Bridgewater Middle School (A-rated, 9/10 GreatSchools). Bridgewater Middle is one of OCPS's highest-rated middle schools and feeds predominantly into Windermere High. Water Spring Middle opened to serve the newer Horizon West villages and feeds into Horizon High. Which middle school a student attends depends on the specific community and street address.
Are Horizon West elementary schools good?
Yes — Horizon West's elementary schools are among OCPS's newer campuses and are performing well for their age. Independence Elementary and Water Spring Elementary are both A-rated by the Florida DOE with GreatSchools scores of 8/10. The schools were built alongside the communities they serve, which means the infrastructure — classrooms, technology, fields — is current-generation. The student demographics of Horizon West (new construction, higher household incomes) tend to produce strong elementary performance.
Are school zones in Horizon West stable?
No — Horizon West school zones are among the least stable in Orange County. Because the area is still actively developing and Horizon High School is new (opened 2021), OCPS has adjusted zone boundaries multiple times in recent years as new communities open and enrollment patterns shift. A zone assignment that is correct today may change before a child enters the relevant grade level. Always verify at ocps.net and consider asking the builder or listing agent for a written confirmation of the school assignment for the specific lot.
School zone expertise
Horizon West zone lines move. Know before you offer.
Two new-construction homes in the same Horizon West development can zone to different schools. Ryan can pull the exact OCPS assignment for any specific address or lot before you go under contract.