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#844 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Wider Horizons School

School

4060 CASTLE AVE, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

132

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

132

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#844 of 1,462

In Spring Hill

#6 of 9

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About Wider Horizons School

Wider Horizons School is a private school in Spring Hill, FL. Wider Horizons School serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Wider Horizons School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 132 students, Wider Horizons School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Wider Horizons School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Wider Horizons School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Spring Hill, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.2:1

This School

16.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

132

This School

826

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.3% vs 0%

Black 6.8% vs 0%

Asian 5.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.5% vs 0%

Wider Horizons School Spring Hill Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Wider Horizons School (this school)	—	132	10.2:1	6.2
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL	1.1 mi	1,893	22.5:1	6.5
JOHN D. FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	955	15.7:1	5.7
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS	1.2 mi	25	8.3:1	—
GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	112	28:1	8.1
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH	1.5 mi	1,467	17.1:1	8.4
EXPLORER K-8	1.6 mi	1,578	14.7:1	5.6
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	893	16.2:1	6.2
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	1.9 mi	217	16.7:1	9.1
FOX CHAPEL MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.8 mi	779	15.9:1	5.5
SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.6 mi	921	15.9:1	6.4
DELTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	855	14:1	6.8
SHADY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.0 mi	487	15.7:1	7.9
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.6 mi	535	14.1:1	6.9
CREWS LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL.	7.9 mi	759	16.9:1	5.0
DR. MARY GIELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	8.1 mi	608	16.9:1	6.6
CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL	10.1 mi	1,124	16.5:1	6.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,116

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 30%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 132

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 83.3%

Black 6.8%

Asian 5.3%

Hispanic 4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4060 CASTLE AVE, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wider Horizons School may also want to explore other schools in the area. FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.6/10, 4.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GOLDEN BRANCH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SPRING HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Spring Hill, see our Spring Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GOLDEN BRANCH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spring Hill	1.0 mi	47	6.6
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Spring Hill	1.1 mi	1,893	6.5
JOHN D. FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill	1.2 mi	955	5.7
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Spring Hill	1.2 mi	25	—
GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill	1.2 mi	112	8.1
SPRING HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spring Hill	1.3 mi	350	6.2
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH Spring Hill	1.5 mi	1,467	8.4
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill	1.8 mi	893	6.2
EXPLORER K-8 Spring Hill	1.6 mi	1,578	5.6
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Spring Hill	1.9 mi	217	9.1
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooksville	2.3 mi	1,061	5.7
FOX CHAPEL MIDDLE SCHOOL Spring Hill	2.8 mi	779	5.5
LIFE PRIMARY SCHOOL Spring Hill	2.8 mi	83	6.9
SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill	3.6 mi	921	6.4
FOR EACH 1 REACH 1 MENTORING PROGRAM INC. Brooksville	3.7 mi	26	—
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spring Hill	4.1 mi	111	7.6
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH Brooksville	3.8 mi	1,346	6.4
CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooksville	3.8 mi	775	8.6
DELTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill	4.2 mi	855	6.8
SHADY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill	5.0 mi	487	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34609 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,284

Median Home Value

$275,900

Median Rent

$1,593/mo

Population

46,066

College Educated

22.2%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

27.3 min

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Median Age

44.8

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH ACADEMY Lakeland, FL	108	6.2
CAPE CORAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Coral, FL	115	6.2
CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ARLINGTON Jacksonville, FL	96	6.2
FAITH FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL Homestead, FL	155	6.2
GOSPEL BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bonita Springs, FL	97	6.2
LAKE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Leesburg, FL	161	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wider Horizons School

What grades does Wider Horizons School serve?

Wider Horizons School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Wider Horizons School?

Wider Horizons School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wider Horizons School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wider Horizons School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Wider Horizons School rank in FL?

Wider Horizons School ranks #844 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Wider Horizons School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wider Horizons School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Wider Horizons School a private school?

Yes, Wider Horizons 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 Wider Horizons School a religious school?

No, Wider Horizons School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 5 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 26 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 132
Gender Split: 62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize Suburb
County: Hernando County
Phone: (352) 686-1934

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