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Best Schools in Windermere, FL
Windermere, FL has 19 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 27,418 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Windermere exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Windermere, FL
The top high schools in Windermere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windermere High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3079 Students
2. West Orange High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2816 Students
3. Olympia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2969 Students
4. Dr. Phillips High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3202 Students
Best Middle Schools in Windermere, FL
The top middle schools in Windermere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgewater Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
2. Sunridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students
3. Horizon West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1346 Students
4. Gotha Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1052 Students
5. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1385 Students
6. Chain Of Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Windermere, FL
The top elementary schools in Windermere, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windermere Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 610 Students
2. Lake Whitney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
3. Sunset Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 811 Students
4. Dr. Phillips Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
5. Thornebrooke Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
6. Palm Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students
7. Castleview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 707 Students
8. Windemere Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windemere Preparatory School • Private • Grades KG • 1600 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Windermere, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Windermere, FL has a total population of 22,245 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Windermere, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Windermere, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Windermere, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Windermere, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Windermere, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Windermere, FL
How many schools are in Windermere, FL?
Windermere, FL has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 27,418 students in total.
How do schools in Windermere perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Windermere score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Windermere exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Windermere?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Windermere
7 of 7 schools in Windermere carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 3
All 7 public schools we grade in Windermere. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.