Orange County Public Schools · 34786 · Windermere · Lake Down · Butler Chain of Lakes
Lake Down Village Schools
OCPS A-rated · Windermere High
Lake Down Village sits in Orange County Public Schools — an A-rated district. Windermere High School serves most 34786 Lake Down addresses. Windermere community on the Lake Down area of the Butler Chain — same A-rated OCPS zone as the corridor's most prestigious communities.
OCPS
A-rated district
Lake
Lake Down access
Butler
Butler Chain corridor
34786
Windermere ZIP
School profile
High School · 9–12
A-rated OCPSWindermere High School
OCPS A-rated campus serving the Windermere residential corridor from the Butler Chain estates to the Dr. Phillips boundary. Windermere High draws from one of OCPS's most affluent and academically engaged residential zones — the same student body as Isleworth, Bay Hill, and the Butler Chain estate communities. Consistent OCPS academic performance with strong extracurriculars. Some 34786 addresses at the Winter Garden boundary may feed West Orange High (IB) — verify at OCPS school locator.
Middle School · 6–8
Bridgewater Middle School
Primary OCPS middle school for the Windermere Lake Down corridor. Feeds Windermere High for most Lake Down Village addresses. Part of the A-rated OCPS pipeline serving the established Windermere residential base. Bridgewater draws from a strong parent-engaged community in the Lake Down and Butler Chain zones. Some Windermere addresses may feed Gotha Middle — verify at OCPS school locator.
Private · K–12
Windermere Preparatory School
K-12 independent day school in Windermere — the most geographically accessible premier private campus for Lake Down Village families. Rigorous academics in an independent school environment, directly serving the Windermere Butler Chain residential community. Windermere Prep is the primary private school reference for the 34786 Windermere zone. Given OCPS A-rated quality, Windermere Prep represents an environment choice rather than an academic necessity from this zone.
Zone lookup by area
Verify at Orange County Public Schools.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Down Village (34786) | Bay Lake Elem / verify | Bridgewater Middle / verify | Windermere High School |
| Windermere / Lake Down (34786) | Windermere Elem / verify | Gotha Middle / verify | Windermere High / verify |
| Windermere / Winter Garden boundary (34786/34787) | Verify with OCPS | Bridgewater Middle / verify | West Orange High (IB) / verify |
School FAQs — Lake Down Village Windermere
What schools serve Lake Down Village in Windermere FL?
Lake Down Village is a Windermere community (34786) in the Lake Down area of the Butler Chain of Lakes, 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. Bridgewater Middle School or Gotha Middle School serves grades 6-8. Bay Lake Elementary or Windermere Elementary serves the elementary level. Verify by specific address at the OCPS school locator — the 34786 zone includes some addresses that feed West Orange High (IB) in Winter Garden depending on exact location.
What high school does Lake Down Village Windermere feed?
Lake Down Village's 34786 Windermere location in the Lake Down area most commonly feeds Windermere High School — the OCPS campus serving the Windermere residential base. Some 34786 addresses closer to the Winter Garden boundary may feed West Orange High (which carries an IB programme) instead. The Lake Down area is well within the established Windermere High zone. Both schools are A-rated OCPS campuses. Verify the specific assignment by address at the OCPS school locator before making a final decision.
How does Lake Down Village's school zone compare to other Windermere communities?
Lake Down Village shares the same OCPS A-rated Windermere zone as every other 34786 community in the Lake Down area — including Isleworth, Lake Down Crest, Windsor Hill, Balmoral, and Harbor Isle. The school zone is consistent across the established Windermere residential belt, regardless of price point or HOA structure. Lake Down Village's school-zone value is identical to that of far more expensive Isleworth and Butler Chain estate addresses. For school-focused buyers, the Windermere OCPS A-rated zone is the differentiator — Lake Down Village delivers this outcome at an accessible Windermere price point.
Is Windermere High School the right fit for Lake Down Village families?
Windermere High School is one of OCPS's better-performing campuses, serving the affluent professional and executive Windermere residential base. The school benefits from an engaged parent community, strong extracurricular programs, and solid academic outcomes consistent with the A-rated OCPS district. For Lake Down Village families considering the IB programme specifically, West Orange High in Winter Garden carries the IB Diploma Programme and may serve some 34786 addresses — verify at OCPS school locator. Windermere Preparatory School (K-12 independent, ~5-10 minutes from most Windermere addresses) is the notable private alternative.
Are there private school options near Lake Down Village Windermere?
Lake Down Village's Windermere 34786 location provides excellent private school access. Windermere Preparatory School (K-12 independent, ~5-10 minutes from the Lake Down area) is the most accessible premier private campus — a rigorous independent school environment directly serving the Windermere residential base. The First Academy (K-12 Christian, College Park, ~20-25 minutes northeast) is Orlando's primary faith-based private reference. Lake Highland Preparatory School (K-12 independent, downtown) is accessible at ~20-25 minutes. Given OCPS A-rated quality and the Windermere school community, private school from Lake Down Village is primarily an environment preference.
School zone expertise
Lake Down Village — OCPS A-rated with Windermere High in the established Lake Down area of the Butler Chain of Lakes corridor.
Ryan can verify the OCPS school zone for specific Lake Down Village addresses, clarify Windermere High vs. West Orange High IB for boundary addresses, and compare Lake Down Village to other 34786 Windermere communities for school-focused buyers evaluating the Butler Chain corridor.