Orange County Public Schools · 32835 · Dr. Phillips · Restaurant Row Corridor · IB Pipeline
Willow Wood Schools
OCPS A-rated · Dr. Phillips High IB
Willow Wood sits in Orange County Public Schools — an A-rated district. Dr. Phillips High School's IB Diploma Programme serves most 32835 addresses. 130 homes on mature half- to full-acre lots between Restaurant Row and downtown Windermere — same IB zone as Dr. Phillips' most expensive communities.
OCPS
A-rated district
IB
Dr. Phillips High
½ acre
Mature tree canopy lots
32835
Dr. Phillips ZIP
School profile
High School · 9–12
IB · A-rated OCPSDr. Phillips High School
OCPS A-rated flagship campus with full IB Diploma Programme. Consistently among OCPS's strongest comprehensive high schools — driven by the affluent, education-engaged Dr. Phillips residential base along the Restaurant Row and Windermere corridor. Willow Wood's half-acre lot community at $450K–$650K delivers the identical IB pipeline as far more expensive Dr. Phillips communities. Some 32835 addresses closer to Windermere may feed Windermere High — verify by address at OCPS.
Middle School · 6–8
Southwest Middle School
Primary OCPS middle school for the Dr. Phillips 32835 Restaurant Row corridor. Feeds Dr. Phillips High for most Willow Wood addresses. Part of the IB feeder pipeline for the Dr. Phillips zone. A-rated OCPS quality throughout. Consistently strong middle school serving the Dr. Phillips residential community. Verify specific assignment at OCPS school finder.
Private · K–12
Windermere Preparatory School
K-12 independent private school within the Windermere community — approximately 10-15 minutes west of Willow Wood. The most proximate private school option for Willow Wood's Dr. Phillips/Windermere border location. Given OCPS A-rated quality and Dr. Phillips High's IB pipeline, private school from Willow Wood is primarily an environment preference — the public track is among OCPS's strongest for southwest Orange County buyers.
Zone lookup by area
Verify at Orange County Public Schools.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood (32835) | Windy Ridge K-8 / verify | Southwest Middle / verify | Dr. Phillips High (IB) |
| Dr. Phillips / Restaurant Row (32835) | Palm Lake Elem / verify | Southwest Middle / verify | Dr. Phillips High (IB) |
| Dr. Phillips / Windermere border (32835/34786) | Verify with OCPS | Southwest Middle / verify | Dr. Phillips or Windermere High / verify |
School FAQs — Willow Wood Dr. Phillips
What schools serve Willow Wood in Dr. Phillips Orlando FL?
Willow Wood is an established Dr. Phillips community of 130 homes on half- to full-acre lots in Orlando (32835), Orange County, served by Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) — an A-rated Florida district. Dr. Phillips High School is the primary high school for the 32835 Dr. Phillips corridor — one of OCPS's flagship campuses with an IB Diploma Programme. Southwest Middle School serves grades 6-8. Windy Ridge K-8 or Palm Lake Elementary serves the elementary level. Willow Wood's position between Restaurant Row and Windermere places it in the heart of OCPS's Dr. Phillips school zone. Verify by specific address at OCPS school locator.
Does Willow Wood Dr. Phillips feed Dr. Phillips High School?
Yes — Willow Wood's 32835 location between Restaurant Row and Windermere feeds Dr. Phillips High School for most addresses — one of OCPS's premier A-rated campuses with a full IB Diploma Programme. Willow Wood's established 1978–1989 half-acre lots deliver the same Dr. Phillips IB zone as newer and more expensive Dr. Phillips communities at a more accessible price point ($450K–$650K). For school-focused buyers, Willow Wood's Dr. Phillips High IB assignment represents one of the most value-optimized school zones within the southwest OCPS corridor. Verify by specific address at OCPS.
How does Willow Wood compare to other Dr. Phillips communities for schools?
Willow Wood shares the same OCPS A-rated Dr. Phillips High IB zone as all 32835 Dr. Phillips communities — Havencrest, Marbella (32819), Wingrove Estates (32836), and the broader Restaurant Row and Bay Hill corridor. The school pipeline is consistent: A-rated OCPS with Dr. Phillips High IB as the primary assignment. Willow Wood's distinction is its mature half-acre lots at $450K–$650K — lower entry pricing than newer gated Dr. Phillips communities while delivering the identical school-zone outcome. For school-focused buyers who also prioritize lot size over modern construction, Willow Wood is the Dr. Phillips corridor's value proposition.
What makes the Dr. Phillips school zone valuable for Willow Wood buyers?
The Dr. Phillips school zone (32835/32819) has been one of OCPS's most consistently desired school assignments for decades — driven by the affluent, education-engaged Dr. Phillips residential base and Dr. Phillips High's IB Diploma Programme. For Willow Wood buyers, the school-zone value proposition is access to Dr. Phillips High's established IB pipeline at mature half-acre lot pricing. The same zone that commands $1M+ premiums in newer Dr. Phillips gated communities is available at Willow Wood's more accessible price range. The school zone doesn't change with the price tag.
Are there private school options near Willow Wood Dr. Phillips?
Willow Wood's position between Restaurant Row and Windermere provides good private school access. Windermere Preparatory School (K-12 independent, ~10-15 minutes west in Windermere) is the most proximate private option. The First Academy (K-12 Christian, College Park/north Orlando, ~20-25 minutes north) is the primary faith-based reference. Lake Highland Preparatory School (K-12 independent, downtown Orlando, ~20-25 minutes northeast) is accessible. Given OCPS A-rated quality and Dr. Phillips High's IB pipeline, private school from Willow Wood is primarily an environment preference — the public school track is among OCPS's strongest.
School zone expertise
Willow Wood — OCPS A-rated with Dr. Phillips High IB on mature half-acre lots between Restaurant Row and Windermere in the Dr. Phillips corridor.
Ryan can verify the OCPS school zone for specific Willow Wood addresses, explain the Dr. Phillips High IB programme within the A-rated OCPS district, and compare Willow Wood's half-acre lot value to other Dr. Phillips corridor communities for school-focused buyers at the $450K–$650K range.