Lake County School District · 34714 · South Clermont · Florida Turnpike Corridor
Lakeview Preserve Schools
LCSD B-rated · East Ridge High
Lakeview Preserve sits in Lake County School District — a B-rated Florida district. East Ridge High School serves the south Clermont 34714 corridor. Gated Mattamy Homes community with preserve-backed lots and resort amenities — honest school context against neighboring Orange County A-rated alternatives.
LCSD
Lake County district
B
FL DOE district grade
Gated
Preserve-backed lots
34714
South Clermont ZIP
District note: Lake County School District (LCSD) holds a B rating from Florida DOE. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS, A-rated) is accessible ~25-35 minutes east via SR-50. Montverde Academy (~20-25 min) is the notable private alternative. Lakeview Preserve's value is resort amenities, gated character, and new-construction pricing — not school district grade.
School profile
High School · 9–12
LCSD B-ratedEast Ridge High School
LCSD high school serving the Clermont growth corridor. Opened 2009 as a modern campus for Clermont's rapidly growing new-construction residential base. East Ridge draws from a growing professional and family community relocating from higher-cost Orange County markets — similar to the Lakeview Preserve buyer profile. Part of the B-rated Lake County district. Verify specific assignment at LCSD school locator.
Middle School · 6–8
Windy Hill Middle School
Primary LCSD middle school for the Clermont 34714 corridor. Feeds East Ridge High for most Lakeview Preserve addresses. Part of the B-rated Lake County district. Windy Hill serves the active new-construction zone of south Clermont. LCSD district growth investment in the South Lake zone has benefited middle school capacity. Verify specific assignment at LCSD school locator.
Private · K–12
Montverde Academy
K-12 independent boarding and day school in Montverde (~20-25 minutes northwest via SR-50). One of Florida's most distinctive private schools — known for academics and nationally recognized athletics. The most notable private school accessible from Lakeview Preserve for families seeking to supplement LCSD B-rated public quality with a private K-12 environment. Montverde Academy is the standout Lake County private option for south Clermont communities.
Zone lookup by area
Verify at Lake County School District.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Preserve (34714) | Grassy Lake Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | East Ridge High School |
| South Clermont / Turnpike corridor (34714) | Lost Lake Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | East Ridge High School |
| Clermont / Minneola (34715) | Verify with LCSD | Windy Hill Middle / verify | East Ridge or Lake Minneola High / verify |
School FAQs — Lakeview Preserve Clermont
What schools serve Lakeview Preserve in Clermont FL?
Lakeview Preserve is a gated Mattamy Homes community in south Clermont (34714), Lake County, near the Florida Turnpike, served by Lake County School District (LCSD) — a B-rated Florida district. East Ridge High School is the primary high school for the Clermont 34714 corridor. Windy Hill Middle School or another LCSD middle serves grades 6-8. Grassy Lake Elementary or Lost Lake Elementary serves the elementary level. LCSD's B-rated district applies throughout Lakeview Preserve. Verify by specific address at the Lake County School District school locator.
What high school does Lakeview Preserve Clermont feed?
Lakeview Preserve (34714, south Clermont near the Turnpike) feeds East Ridge High School — the LCSD high school serving the Clermont growth corridor. East Ridge High opened in 2009 and serves the modern Clermont residential base drawn by new-construction communities like Lakeview Preserve. Part of the B-rated Lake County School District. For Lakeview Preserve buyers who prioritize an A-rated district, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) communities 20-30 minutes east via SR-50 are the alternative. Verify by specific address at LCSD school locator.
How does Lakeview Preserve's school zone compare to Orange County alternatives?
Lakeview Preserve (LCSD B-rated, 34714) is approximately 25-35 minutes from Orange County communities via SR-50 east. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is A-rated — a meaningful step above LCSD's B-rating. Clermont's value proposition vs. OCPS communities is primarily lower land and home pricing (Mattamy townhomes from $310K–$390K, single-family $390K–$560K), rolling hills character, and the Turnpike access to Disney and south Florida. For buyers where A-rated is non-negotiable, OCPS communities in Windermere, MetroWest, or Dr. Phillips are the alternatives. Lakeview Preserve's strength is resort amenities, trails, and new-construction value.
Is there a private school option near Lakeview Preserve Clermont?
Lakeview Preserve's south Clermont Turnpike location provides moderate private school access. Montverde Academy (K-12 independent boarding/day, ~20-25 minutes northwest via SR-50) is the most distinctive Lake County private option — strong academics and nationally recognized athletics. Faith-based schools in the Clermont corridor are accessible within 15-20 minutes. The commute to Orlando's marquee private schools (Lake Highland Preparatory, The First Academy) via SR-50 east and I-4 is approximately 35-50 minutes. Given LCSD B-rated standing, Montverde Academy is the most noteworthy private alternative accessible from Lakeview Preserve.
What is Lake County School District like for Lakeview Preserve families?
Lake County School District (LCSD) holds a B rating from Florida DOE — functional and adequate for engaged families. LCSD has been investing in new schools along the growth corridors to keep pace with South Lake and Clermont residential expansion. East Ridge High (opened 2009) reflects this investment cycle — a modern campus built for Clermont's growing new-construction residential base. Families in Lakeview Preserve who engage with the school community, participate in enrichment activities, and maintain academic focus typically find LCSD adequate. The district is not a tier-one academic district by Florida standards, but it is adequately resourced for its B-rated standing.
School zone expertise
Lakeview Preserve — LCSD B-rated Lake County with East Ridge High and Montverde Academy in Clermont's gated new-construction corridor.
Ryan can explain the LCSD vs. OCPS school district trade-off for Lakeview Preserve buyers, clarify the East Ridge High zone for specific south Clermont addresses, and help families evaluate whether Clermont's gated community amenities and Turnpike access justify the school district step-down from nearby Orange County communities.