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#431 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 29% of private schools

Walden Community School

School · Winter Park, FL

A private school in Winter Park, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

4595 HOWELL BRANCH RD, Winter Park, FL 32792

  • 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Enrollment45
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Walden Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,187/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winter Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,176

Median home value

$343,500

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

45.7%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White66.7%
Two or More11.1%
Asian8.9%
Black6.7%
Hispanic6.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
International Community SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9PK–120.2 mi358Compare →
Lighthouse Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–90.5 mi6Compare →
The Lyman SchoolPrivate · tuition7.61–121.3 mi77Compare →
The Geneva SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0PK–121.4 mi548Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Walden Community School is listed in Winter Park, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Walden Community School

Walden Community School is a private school in Winter Park, FL, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walden Community School

What grades does Walden Community School serve?

Walden Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Walden Community School?

Walden Community School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walden Community School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Walden Community School rank in FL?

Walden Community School ranks #431 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Walden Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walden Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Walden Community School a private school?

Yes, Walden Community School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Walden Community School a religious school?

No, Walden Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
45
Gender Split
38% M / 62% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Seminole County
Area population (ZIP 32792)
52,794
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
34.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32792; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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