Orange County Public Schools · 34786 feeder map
Windermere
School Zones
Windermere High ranks top 3 in Orange County and top 7% statewide — backed by a feeder pattern that includes one of OCPS's highest-rated middle schools. Here's how every community in 34786 maps to its K–12 pathway.
65th
Florida high school ranking
Top 3
In Orange County OCPS
76%
AP participation rate
9/10
Bridgewater Middle (GS)
High school · grades 8–12
Windermere High School
4500 Reams Rd, Orlando FL 32816 · OCPS · A-rated · Opened 2009 · GreatSchools 8/10
Windermere High opened in 2009 as a purpose-built campus designed to serve the rapid residential growth along the Butler Chain corridor. In the 15 years since, it has climbed to rank 65th in Florida and 3rd in Orange County — a trajectory that reflects the demographics of the community it serves as much as the school's programming. With 3,156 students, a 76% AP participation rate, and a graduation rate that consistently tops 95%, it punches well above its age.
One note unique to Windermere: the school admits students in grades 8–12 (not 9–12), meaning eighth-graders in many Windermere communities transition directly to Windermere High rather than completing a traditional middle-school year. This is an OCPS-specific configuration — confirm the grade-level entry point when evaluating your specific address.
Middle school feeder
Primary feeder · 9/10 GS
Bridgewater Middle School
Bridgewater carries a 9/10 GreatSchools score — the highest of any middle school in the western OCPS cluster, and one of the highest in the entire district. A-rated by the Florida DOE. Bridgewater serves Windermere as well as adjacent Horizon West communities, and its academic profile reflects the strong demographics of both zones. For families evaluating the full K–12 pathway, Bridgewater is the middle-school link that explains why Windermere High's metrics look so strong at the high school level.
Elementary school feeders
Both are A-rated with 9/10 GreatSchools scores — a higher floor than most Orlando corridors.
9/10 GS
Windermere Elementary
11125 Cypress Glen Dr, Windermere FL 34786
Small enrollment, high performance, strong parent community. Windermere Elementary serves the core of the town — Isleworth, Lake Butler Sound, Lake Down Reserve, Glenmuir, and the town center streets. The small size creates a tight-knit school community that parents consistently cite as one of its best features. Students feed into Bridgewater Middle and then Windermere High School.
Communities in this feeder
- · Isleworth
- · Lake Butler Sound
- · Lake Down Reserve
- · Glenmuir
- · Windermere Landing
- · Windermere Wylde
9/10 GS
Sunset Park Elementary
8501 Dorsett Rd, Orlando FL 32836
Tied with Windermere Elementary at 9/10 GreatSchools and frequently recognized as one of OCPS's top-performing elementaries. Sunset Park serves the larger gated communities on the eastern side of Windermere — Keene's Pointe, Lakes of Windermere, Waterstone, and Preston Square. Also feeds into Bridgewater Middle and Windermere High.
Communities in this feeder
- · Keene's Pointe
- · Lakes of Windermere
- · Waterstone
- · Preston Square
Also in Windermere
Windermere Preparatory School
A private IB World School (K–12) located at 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Windermere FL 34786. Windermere Prep offers the full IB continuum — Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career programmes — on a college-preparatory private campus. Many Windermere luxury buyers consider it alongside the public feeder pathway. No attendance zone restrictions; applications from any address accepted.
Feeder lookup by community
Some eastern Windermere addresses zone to Dr. Phillips High rather than Windermere High. Always verify with the OCPS Find My School tool.
| Community | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isleworth | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Lake Butler Sound | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Lake Down Reserve | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Glenmuir | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Windermere Landing | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Windermere Wylde | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Winwood (Windermere) | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Keene's Pointe | Sunset Park Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Lakes of Windermere | Sunset Park Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Waterstone | Sunset Park Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Preston Square | Sunset Park Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
| Royal Ranch Estates | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Dr. Phillips High |
| The Enclave (Windermere) | Windermere Elementary | Bridgewater Middle | Windermere High |
Gold = zones to Dr. Phillips High School rather than Windermere High. Source: OCPS attendance zones 2024–2025. Verify specific addresses before purchase. School grades are Florida DOE 2023–2024.
School zone FAQs
What high school is Windermere 34786 zoned for?
Most residential addresses in Windermere 34786 are zoned for Windermere High School (4500 Reams Rd, Orlando FL 32816). Windermere High is A-rated, ranks 65th in Florida, and is consistently rated top 3 among all 36 ranked high schools in Orange County. Some Windermere addresses — particularly eastern and southern portions near the Dr. Phillips corridor — zone to Dr. Phillips High School instead. Always verify the specific address using the OCPS Find My School tool.
Is Windermere High School a good school?
Yes — Windermere High School consistently ranks among OCPS's best high schools. It places 65th in Florida statewide (top 7%), ranks 3rd among 36 ranked high schools in Orange County, maintains a 76% AP participation rate, and has posted graduation rates between 88–99% over the past five years. The student body reflects Windermere's affluent demographics: 40.5% white, 44.3% Hispanic, 7.7% Asian, with only 15% economically disadvantaged — among the lowest rates in OCPS.
What middle school feeds into Windermere High School?
Bridgewater Middle School (6625 New Independence Pkwy, Orlando FL 32835) is the primary feeder for Windermere High School. Bridgewater Middle carries a 9/10 GreatSchools score — the highest of any middle school in the OCPS west cluster — and is A-rated by the Florida DOE. It serves Windermere, parts of Horizon West, and the western Butler Chain corridor.
Which Windermere communities zone to Dr. Phillips High instead?
Some eastern Windermere addresses — particularly Royal Ranch Estates and communities closer to the Turkey Lake Rd / Sand Lake Rd corridor — zone to Dr. Phillips High School rather than Windermere High. Both are A-rated OCPS schools, so this is not a quality downgrade. Verify the specific address at ocps.net. If the school assignment matters to your purchase decision, Ryan can confirm which side of the zone line a specific property falls on.
Does Windermere have a private school option?
Yes — Windermere Preparatory School (6189 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Windermere FL 34786) is an IB World School located directly in the community offering IB Diploma, IB Career, and IB Primary Years Programmes from K through 12. It is a private, college-preparatory school and a popular alternative for Windermere families who prefer the private school environment with the IB curriculum. It has no zone restrictions and accepts applications from anywhere.
School zone expertise
Some Windermere streets zone east, not west.
A handful of Windermere communities zone to Dr. Phillips High rather than Windermere High — and the two schools are different enough that it matters. Ryan knows the zone lines and can confirm your specific address assignment before you make an offer.