Best 34787 Florida Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 18,379 students in 34787, FL (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,462 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 34787, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34787, FL are Whispering Oak Elementary School, Lake Whitney Elementary School and Summerlake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34787 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34787, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34787, FL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whispering Oak Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15300 Stoneybrook West Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-7773
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lake Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1351 Windermere Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-8888
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Summerlake Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15450 Porter Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6255 New Independence Pkwy
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 217-7727
Gr: K-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Bridgewater Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Tiny Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-3710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14955 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Gr: 6-8 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Water Spring Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16000 Water Spring Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 355-5709
Gr: PK-6 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Tildenville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 Brick Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5054
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
William S Maxey Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
602 E Story Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Water Spring Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Horizon High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Sunridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14455 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0809
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
West Orange High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Beulah Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2400
Gr: 8-12 | 2,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Dillard Street Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 N Dillard St
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Lakeview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Bay St
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3909
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Ucp West Orange Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Winter Garden-vineland Ro
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
11000 Atwater Bay Drive
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Transition
12301 Warrior Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-2399
Gr: 12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
16145 Silver Grove Boulevard
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamlin Middle School
16025 Silver Grove Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College West Campus
Vocational School
955 E Story Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
10151 Summerlake Groves Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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34787, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
935 East Story Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2010

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 34787, FL?
How many public schools are located in 34787?
24 public schools are located in 34787.
What percentage of students in 34787 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 34787 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34787?
34787 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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