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Best 34786 Florida Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,445 students in 34786, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,091 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 34786, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34786, FL are Windermere Elementary School, Keenes Crossing Elementary School and Bay Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34786 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34786, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34786, FL Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windermere Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11125 Park Ave
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 876-7520
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Keenes Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5240 Keenes Pheasant Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 654-1351
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bay Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12005 Silverlake Park Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 217-7960
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Sunset Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12050 Overstreet Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3724
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Horizon West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Tattant Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Gr: 6-8 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Windermere High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Gr: 9-12 | 3,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Gotha Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 34786, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34786, FL include Windermere Elementary School, Keenes Crossing Elementary School and Bay Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34786?
7 public schools are located in 34786.
What percentage of students in 34786 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 34786 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34786?
34786 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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