Very Good
#229 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 16% of private schools
Windemere Preparatory School
Elementary School
6189 STATE ROAD 535, Windermere, FL 34786
Enrollment
1,600
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
1,600
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#229 of 1,462
In Windermere
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Windemere Preparatory School
Windemere Preparatory School is a private elementary school in Windermere, FL. Windemere Preparatory School serves approximately 1,600 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Windemere Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Windemere Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Windemere Preparatory 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
BetaHow Windemere Preparatory School compares to the 7 public schools in Windermere, FL
Student Demographics
All Schools in Windermere
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Windemere Preparatory School (this school) | 7.5 |
| WINDERMERE HIGH | 5.4 |
| SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY | 7.6 |
| HORIZON WEST MIDDLE | 5.0 |
| KEENES CROSSING ELEMENTARY | 8.8 |
| BAY LAKE ELEMENTARY | 6.8 |
| WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY | 9.2 |
| GOTHA MIDDLE | 5.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6189 STATE ROAD 535, Windermere, FL 34786
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Windemere Preparatory School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WHISPERING OAK ELEMENTARY (rated 9.3/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Winter Garden), which scores notably higher. Another option is WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY (rated 9.2/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LAKE WHITNEY ELEMENTARY (rated 9.1/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Winter Garden), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Windermere, see our Windermere schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Windermere | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| WINDERMERE HIGH Windermere | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY Windermere | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| HORIZON WEST MIDDLE Windermere | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| CRANIUM ACADEMY Winter Garden | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| KEENES CROSSING ELEMENTARY Windermere | 2.0 mi | 8.8 |
| BAY LAKE ELEMENTARY Windermere | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY Winter Garden | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| WINDERMERE ELEMENTARY Windermere | 2.7 mi | 9.2 |
| BRIDGEWATER MIDDLE Winter Garden | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| CASTLEVIEW ELEMENTARY Orlando | 3.2 mi | 4.0 |
| LAKE WHITNEY ELEMENTARY Winter Garden | 3.5 mi | 9.1 |
| SUMMERLAKE ELEMENTARY Winter Garden | 3.4 mi | 8.4 |
| WHISPERING OAK ELEMENTARY Winter Garden | 3.6 mi | 9.3 |
| FAMILY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Winter Garden | 3.9 mi | 5.0 |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL WINTER GARDEN Winter Garden | 3.7 mi | — |
| THORNEBROOKE ELEMENTARY Ocoee | 4.0 mi | 8.3 |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND Winter Garden | 4.3 mi | 6.0 |
| ESTEEM ACADEMY Winter Garden | 4.3 mi | — |
| ESE TRANSITION Winter Garden | 4.3 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34786 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,409
Median Home Value
$621,300
Median Rent
$2,239/mo
Population
43,700
College Educated
59.4%
Homeownership
73.7%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Median Age
37.9
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|---|---|
| HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Myers, FL | 7.5 |
| THE ALVA SCHOOL Alva, FL | 7.5 |
| DISCOVERY KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Worth, FL | 7.4 |
| FOX TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Davie, FL | 7.6 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOLS CHANCELLOR CAMPUS Boynton Beach, FL | 7.6 |
| MATER ACADEMY Hialeah Gardens, FL | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Windemere Preparatory School
What grades does Windemere Preparatory School serve?
Windemere Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Windemere Preparatory School?
Windemere Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windemere Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windemere Preparatory School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Windemere Preparatory School rank in FL?
Windemere Preparatory School ranks #229 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Windemere Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Windemere Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Windemere Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Windemere Preparatory 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 Windemere Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Windemere Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 250
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (407) 905-7737
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