Best Schools in Winter Garden, Florida
33 schools · 20 Elementary · 5 Middle · 5 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Winter Garden?
Use this page to compare every school in Winter Garden by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tildenville Elementary
Elementary · Orange. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Summerlake Elementary
Elementary · Orange. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Dillard Street Elementary
Elementary · Orange. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Winter Garden for 2026 are Tildenville Elementary (8.8/10), Summerlake Elementary (8.4/10), and Dillard Street Elementary (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
33
21 public · 12 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$475,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
33
21 public · 12 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$475,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 11% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Winter Garden schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Winter Garden
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 19 rated schools; 33 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tildenville Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Summerlake Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Dillard Street Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | William S Maxey Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Independence Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Lake Whitney Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Water Spring Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Hamlin Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Hamlin Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Sunridge Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $114,988
- Median home value
- $475,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
31% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Winter Garden compares
Florida rank
#116 of 286
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$115k
154% of Florida median
Schools in this city
26
Orange runs Winter Garden's public schools
21 public schools. Orange is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Winter Garden is a Orange school (21 of 21).
Among 19 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.9 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Winter Garden, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Winter Garden, Florida
Winter Garden, Florida gives parents a strong public school market to work with. The city has 20 ranked public schools, and they perform well above average as a group — 14 of those 20, or 70%, score 7 or higher out of 10. The citywide average lands at 7.2 out of 10, a figure that reflects a school system punching meaningfully above the national midpoint rather than being propped up by a handful of outliers.
Elementary school is where Winter Garden shines brightest. Hamlin Elementary leads the city at 9.5 out of 10, a score that puts it among the top-performing elementary programs in Central Florida. Whispering Oak Elementary (8.9) and Lake Whitney Elementary (8.8) sit close behind, giving families in the newer western corridors of town multiple strong options within a short drive of each other. Summerlake Elementary (8.0) and Tildenville Elementary (7.8) round out the top five and continue the pattern: this is a city where strong elementary schools cluster, not a city with one elite outlier surrounded by mediocrity.
That clustering matters for how parents should approach their search. Because so many schools clear the 7-point threshold — 70% of all ranked schools — families have real flexibility. Zoning to a 7.5-rated school here is not a compromise; it is landing in the top tier relative to most metro areas. The competitive edge comes from comparing scores within the city rather than worrying about whether any given school clears a minimum bar.
Parents with children entering middle or high school should pull individual school scores carefully, since the top-five rankings above are exclusively elementary. The strength of Winter Garden's elementary pipeline is well-documented in the data; the picture at older grade levels warrants its own review before committing to a neighborhood. Overall, Winter Garden's combination of volume — 20 ranked schools — and consistent quality makes it one of the more parent-friendly school markets in the greater Orlando area for families in the early elementary years.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 680 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 771 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 479 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 879 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 580 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 1,268 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.8 |
| 8 | 641 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 9 | 803 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 10 | 678 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Winter Garden
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 845 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 2 | 1,158 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 808 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 4 | 1,184 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 5 | 778 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 130 students · 12th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 2,792 students · 8th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | 2,300 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 4 | 19 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 1702 Lake Roberts Landing DrPrivate 20 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 133 students · Pre-K–12th | 3.9 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Academia Private SchoolPrivate 80 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 81 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Winter Garden
Winter Garden, Florida · 33 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$114,988
Median Home Value
$475,000
Median Rent
$1,994/mo
Population
93,064
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Community Profile
Winter Garden has a median household income of $114,988. It is a well-educated community where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $475,000, with a median rent of $1,994/month. The local poverty rate of 8.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Florida
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 5
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Other Major Cities in Florida
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Winter Garden, Florida
How many schools are in Winter Garden, Florida?
Winter Garden has 33 schools, including 21 public and 12 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Winter Garden, Florida?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Winter Garden is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Winter Garden, Florida?
The top-ranked school in Winter Garden on MySchoolScout is Tildenville Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Winter Garden, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Winter Garden on MySchoolScout is Tildenville Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Winter Garden, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in Winter Garden on MySchoolScout is Hamlin Middle with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best high school in Winter Garden, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in Winter Garden on MySchoolScout is West Orange High with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Winter Garden, Florida?
Winter Garden is served by 1 school district: Orange.
What is the education level in Winter Garden, Florida?
According to Census data, 49% of adults in Winter Garden have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Winter Garden, Florida?
The median household income in Winter Garden is approximately $114,988 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Winter Garden, Florida?
Yes, Winter Garden has 12 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is Starchild Academy Winter Garden with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winter Garden, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Winter Garden is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Winter Garden, Florida?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.