Lake County Schools · 34711 · South Clermont Master-Planned Community
Serenoa Schools
Lake County · East Ridge High
Serenoa sits in the Lake County Schools system in south Clermont. The community is typically zoned for Sawgrass Bay Elementary, Windy Hill Middle, and East Ridge High — the largest high school in Lake County. Assignments depend on the specific address, so verify by location before purchase.
LCSD
Lake County schools
East Ridge
High · grades 9–12
Windy Hill
Middle · grades 6–8
34711
Clermont ZIP
Serenoa is served by Lake County Schools — Sawgrass Bay Elementary, Windy Hill Middle, and East Ridge High in the fast-growing south Clermont / US-27 corridor
Lake County Schools has expanded campuses and facilities across the south Clermont corridor to keep pace with rapid residential growth. East Ridge High — the largest high school in the county — anchors the high-school assignment for the area, with Windy Hill Middle and Sawgrass Bay Elementary as the typical feeders. Lake County's lower property taxes relative to neighboring Orange County are a frequently cited advantage for families. School grades vary by individual campus and change over time; confirm current FL DOE ratings and the exact assignment for any address with the district.
School profile
High School · 9–12
SW Lake CountyEast Ridge High School
The largest high school in Lake County, serving the Clermont and south Lake County growth corridor along US-27. East Ridge High is the typical high-school assignment for Serenoa addresses. The campus serves a fast-growing part of southwest Lake County, including significant new construction along the Disney/US-27 corridor. Verify the assignment by address at the Lake County Schools locator.
Middle School · 6–8
Windy Hill Middle School
The primary Lake County middle school for the south Clermont corridor, feeding into East Ridge High for Serenoa and surrounding addresses. Windy Hill Middle serves the same southwest Lake County growth corridor. Verify the specific assignment at the Lake County Schools locator, as south Clermont addresses near the county boundary should confirm their district.
Elementary · PK–5
Sawgrass Bay Elementary
The typical elementary assignment for the Sawgrass Bay / Serenoa area of south Clermont, located on Superior Blvd. Part of the Lake County Schools system feeding toward Windy Hill Middle and East Ridge High. As with all assignments, verify by specific address, since elementary boundaries can shift with growth.
Private options near Serenoa include St. James Academy, Mount Dora Christian Academy (~15–20 minutes north), and Montverde Academy — an internationally recognized K–12 independent day-and-boarding school roughly 15–20 minutes north for families seeking a top private alternative.
Zone lookup by area
Approximate. Verify at the Lake County School District locator.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenoa Lakes (34711) | Sawgrass Bay Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | East Ridge High School |
| Palms at Serenoa & Edgemont (34711) | Sawgrass Bay Elem / verify | Windy Hill Middle / verify | East Ridge High School |
| Serenoa perimeter (34711/34714) | Verify with LCSD | Windy Hill Middle / verify | East Ridge High / verify |
School FAQs — Serenoa Clermont
What schools serve Serenoa in Clermont FL?
Serenoa is a master-planned community in south Clermont, Lake County FL, within the Lake County Schools system. The community is typically zoned for Sawgrass Bay Elementary School (PK–5, on Superior Blvd in Clermont), Windy Hill Middle School (grades 6–8), and East Ridge High School (grades 9–12). School assignments depend on the specific property location within Serenoa and can change with boundary updates, so verify the current assignment by address at the Lake County Schools locator before purchase.
What high school does Serenoa Clermont feed?
Serenoa in south Clermont is typically zoned for East Ridge High School within Lake County Schools. East Ridge High serves grades 9–12 and is the largest high school in Lake County, serving the Clermont and south Lake County growth corridor along US-27. Because Serenoa is a large, multi-section community, confirm the specific high school assignment for an address with the Lake County Schools locator before purchase.
What middle and elementary schools serve Serenoa?
For middle school, Serenoa is typically served by Windy Hill Middle School (grades 6–8), which feeds into East Ridge High. For elementary, the community is generally zoned for Sawgrass Bay Elementary School (PK–5), located on Superior Blvd in the Sawgrass Bay / Serenoa area of south Clermont. As with all Lake County Schools assignments, boundaries can shift year to year — verify the current elementary and middle assignment by specific address with the district.
How is the school picture for Serenoa within Lake County?
Serenoa sits in south Clermont, where Lake County Schools has expanded campuses and facilities to keep pace with the corridor's rapid residential growth — Sawgrass Bay Elementary, Windy Hill Middle, and East Ridge High all serve this area. Lake County's lower property taxes versus neighboring Orange County are a frequently cited advantage for families. School ratings vary by individual campus and change over time, so confirm current FL DOE school grades and assignments directly with Lake County Schools when evaluating a specific home.
Are there private school options near Serenoa Clermont?
Serenoa's south Clermont location provides access to private school options across the Lake County and southwest Orange County corridor. St. James Academy (Catholic school in the Orlando/Clermont area) and Mount Dora Christian Academy (~15–20 minutes north) are local private options. Montverde Academy — an internationally recognized K–12 independent day-and-boarding school in Montverde, roughly 15–20 minutes north — is also accessible for families seeking a top private alternative. Verify current programs, grades, and admissions directly with each school.
School zone expertise
Serenoa — Lake County Schools and the East Ridge High pipeline in fast-growing south Clermont.
Ryan can verify the Lake County school zone for a specific Serenoa address, explain East Ridge High and Windy Hill Middle in the context of the south Clermont growth corridor, and walk through the private-school alternatives nearby.