Best Schools in Winter Springs, Florida
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Winter Springs?
Use this page to compare every school in Winter Springs by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Layer Elementary School
Elementary · Seminole. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary · Seminole. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Choices in Learning Charter
Elementary · Seminole. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Winter Springs for 2026 are Layer Elementary School (9.0/10), Highlands Elementary School (8.0/10), and Choices in Learning Charter (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 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
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$352,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$352,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Springs schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Winter Springs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Layer Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Highlands Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Choices in Learning Charter | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Keeth Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Winter Springs High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Winter Springs Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Rainbow Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Indian Trails Middle School | 5.5 / 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
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $87,889
- Median home value
- $352,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Winter Springs compares
Florida rank
#97 of 286
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$88k
117% of Florida median
Schools in this city
10
Seminole runs Winter Springs's public schools
8 public schools. Seminole is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Winter Springs is a Seminole school (8 of 8).
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.5 to 9.0 — the spread is inside Winter Springs, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Winter Springs, Florida
Winter Springs holds 8 ranked public schools, and the numbers tell a consistent story: the city averages 7.9 out of 10, with 75% of schools — six of eight — scoring 7 or above. That kind of concentration at the high end gives parents a meaningful head start regardless of which campus their child attends.
The elementary tier drives that performance. Layer Elementary leads the city with an 8.9, the top score among all ranked Winter Springs schools. Rainbow Elementary follows at 8.8, separated from the leader by a narrow margin. Keeth Elementary (8.4), Winter Springs Elementary (8.3), and Highlands Elementary (8.2) round out a cluster where every campus clears 8.0. Five elementary schools all scoring above 8.0 on a 10-point scale is the defining feature here — the performance is consistent, not just top-heavy at one or two outliers.
For families with school-age children, the practical picture is straightforward. Strong elementary options exist across the city, so proximity alone does not force a difficult trade-off. Parents should still compare enrollment boundaries and individual school profiles, since scores within a tight range can reflect different strengths — academic programming, class size, and extracurricular offerings vary even among high-performing campuses. Visiting each school and reviewing current boundary maps will sharpen the final decision.
One note worth keeping in mind: the ranked data covers public schools only. If charter or private options are part of your search, those fall outside this dataset. For the public school landscape, Winter Springs sets a high floor. The 7.9 city average, paired with only two schools scoring below 7, means most families here will find a strong option without leaving their neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 559 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 509 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 671 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 568 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 513 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
| 6 | 803 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,163 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,005 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 157 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Circle Christian SchoolPrivate 1,068 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Winter Springs
Winter Springs, Florida · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$87,889
Median Home Value
$352,600
Median Rent
$1,782/mo
Population
48,034
College Educated
47%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Community Profile
Winter Springs has a median household income of $87,889. It is a well-educated community where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $352,600, with a median rent of $1,782/month. The local poverty rate of 7.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Florida
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
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 Springs, Florida
How many schools are in Winter Springs, Florida?
Winter Springs has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Winter Springs, Florida?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Winter Springs is 6.6 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 Springs, Florida?
The top-ranked school in Winter Springs on MySchoolScout is Layer Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Winter Springs, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Winter Springs on MySchoolScout is Layer Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Winter Springs, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in Winter Springs on MySchoolScout is Indian Trails Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best high school in Winter Springs, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in Winter Springs on MySchoolScout is Winter Springs High School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve Winter Springs, Florida?
Winter Springs is served by 1 school district: Seminole.
What is the education level in Winter Springs, Florida?
According to Census data, 47% of adults in Winter Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Winter Springs, Florida?
The median household income in Winter Springs is approximately $87,889 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Winter Springs, Florida?
Yes, Winter Springs has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Arbor School of Central Florida with a score of 8.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winter Springs, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Winter Springs is 16.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Winter Springs, 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.