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SCHOOLS
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EDUCATION
For parents, finding a community with competitive schools is a top priority. Those living in West Orange and Southwest Orange have plenty of options for quality education throughout the area. From Orange County Public Schools’ elementary, middle, high and virtual offerings to a number of charter and private options, parents should have no trouble plugging into a school community that meets their needs.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BAY LAKE 12005 Silverlake Park Drive, Windermere PHONE: (407) 217-7960 WEBSITE: baylakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Lakeitha Mincey MASCOT: Lions ENROLLMENT: 703 FUN FACT: Each year, fifthgrade teachers select one student from their class who consistently goes above and beyond expectations. These students are nominated for the Heart of a Lion award.
BAY MEADOWS 9150 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 876-7500 WEBSITE: baymeadowses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: GeRai Johnson Mays
MASCOT: Koalas ENROLLMENT: 706 FUN FACT: Bay Meadows Elementary celebrates its 32nd anniversary this year.
CASTLEVIEW 9131 Taborfield Ave., Orlando PHONE: (407) 612-4205 WEBSITE: castleviewes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Dr. Julie Helton MASCOT: Dragons ENROLLMENT: 657 FUN FACT: Castleview has a house system in which all staff members and students are sorted into one of four different houses.
CITRUS 87 N. Clarke Road, Ocoee PHONE: (407) 445-5475 WEBSITE: citruses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Robert Walker MASCOT: Honeybees ENROLLMENT: 472 FUN FACT: Citrus Elementary turns 23 this year.
DILLARD STREET 311 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-5000 WEBSITE: dillardstreetes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Tiffany Smid MASCOT: Dragon named Dougie ENROLLMENT: 532 FUN FACT: Nearly all 650 students live within a two-mile radius from the school.
DR. PHILLIPS 6909 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando PHONE: (407) 354-2600 WEBSITE: drphillipses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Christine Rogers MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 708 FUN FACT: Dr. Phillips Elementary was recognized for being the top-recycling school in the Southwest Learning Community.
WILLIAM R. FRANGUS 380 Killington Way, Orlando PHONE: 407) 296-6469 WEBSITE: franguses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: DeCheryl Britton MASCOT: Jazz ENROLLMENT: 449 FUN FACT: The school community is known as the Frangus Jazz and has taken the saxophone as the mascot to honor Bill Frangus and his love for music.
HAMLIN 16145 Silver Grove Blvd., Winter Garden PHONE: TBD WEBSITE: hamlines.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne MASCOT: Huskie ENROLLMENT: 515 FUN FACT: The new elementary school will share land with the new Hamlin Middle.
INDEPENDENCE 6255 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 217-7727 WEBSITE: independencees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Jeffrey Alan Peters MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 935 FUN FACT: Independence Elementary has a diverse student population with students from more than 30 countries.
KEENE’S CROSSING 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive, Windermere PHONE: (407) 654-1351 WEBSITE: keenescrossinges.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Sherry Donaldson MASCOT: Cougars ENROLLMENT: 943 FUN FACT: The school has received the Five Star School award every year since 2009.
LAKE WHITNEY 1351 Windermere Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-8888 WEBSITE: lakewhitneyes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Dr. Pamela Crabb MASCOT: Dolphins ENROLLMENT: 597 FUN FACT: Every school year, Lake Whitney chooses a different theme.
WILLIAM S. MAXEY 602 E. Story Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-5020 WEBSITE: Maxeyes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Carletta Davis-Wilson MASCOT: The Mighty Wildcats ENROLLMENT: 422 FUN FACT: Maxey is a Kids for Peace Kindness Certified School.
OCOEE 400 S. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee PHONE: (407) 877-5027 WEBSITE: ocoeees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Kandace Goshe MASCOT: Cardinals ENROLLMENT: 664 FUN FACT: Ocoee Elementary has many families who have
grandparents and great-grandparents who also attended Ocoee Elementary. Parents recognize teachers at the school from when they were students at Ocoee Elementary.
PALM LAKE 8000 Pin Oak Drive, Orlando PHONE: (407) 354-2610 WEBSITE: palmlakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: James Weis MASCOT: Bobcats ENROLLMENT: 649 FUN FACT: Palm Lake has a nature trail and outdoor classroom called the Bobcat Nature Trail.
PANTHER LAKE 10151 Summerlake Groves St., Winter Garden PHONE: TBD WEBSITE: pantherlakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Christine Szymanski MASCOT: Panthers ENROLLMENT: 765 FUN FACT: Each year, the school will work to build self-esteem, reach common academic and social goals, nurture and support all students, and ensure all are ready for middle school.
PRAIRIE LAKE 8723 Hackney Prairie Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 884-2220 WEBSITE: prairielakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Dr. Robert Strenth MASCOT: Panthers ENROLLMENT: 818 FUN FACT: The school selects a different theme each year.
SAND LAKE 8301 Buena Vista Woods Blvd., Orlando PHONE: (407) 903-7400 WEBSITE: sandlakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Kathleen Phillips MASCOT: Stingrays ENROLLMENT: 643 FUN FACT: There was once an alligator found in the bike rack. Wildlife officials came to remove the 4-foot creature.
SPRING LAKE 1105 Sarah Lee Lane, Ocoee PHONE: (407) 578-2085 WEBSITE: springlakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Patty Harrelson MASCOT: Blue Jays ENROLLMENT: 441 FUN FACT: Spring Lake has a house system, and all students are sorted into one of our four houses. Students and staff enjoy quarterly house competitions.
SUMMERLAKE 15450 Porter Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 554-1774 WEBSITE: summerlakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Delaine Bender MASCOT: Gators ENROLLMENT: 720 FUN FACT: The student body comes from more than 21 different countries — the farthest being more than 9,000 miles away.
SUNRIDGE 14455 SunRidge Blvd., Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 656-0809 WEBSITE: sunridgees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Douglas Farley MASCOT: Sunny the Eagle ENROLLMENT: 677 FUN FACT: SunRidge Elementary has made it a tradition to bring snow to the school every December.
SUNSET PARK 12050 Overstreet Road, Windermere PHONE: (407) 905-3724 WEBSITE: sunsetparkes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Jay Gangwisch MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 821 FUN FACT: Sunset Park Elementary has a house system to help promote community and social emotional learning.
THORNEBROOKE 601 Thornebrooke Drive, Ocoee PHONE: (407) 909-1301 WEBSITE: thornebrooke.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Korey Bawden MASCOT: Barracudas ENROLLMENT: 587 FUN FACT: Corin Metz was named the 2021-22 Teacher of the Year.
TILDENVILLE 1221 Brick Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-5054 WEBSITE: tildenvillees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Agathe Alvarez MASCOT: Tigers ENROLLMENT: 533 FUN FACT: Tildenville employs a two-way dual-language program; students learn in English and Spanish while receiving 45 minutes of French each week.
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380609-1 WATER SPRING 16000 Water Spring Blvd., Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 554-1610 WEBSITE: waterspringes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Matthew Hendricks MASCOT: Otters ENROLLMENT: 1,063 FUN FACT: Water Spring opened in August 2019. Its mascot, Ollie the Otter, was created by a talented member of the community and named by its “Otterly Amazing” community.
WESTBROOKE 500 Tomyn Blvd., Ocoee PHONE: (407) 656-6228 WEBSITE: westbrookees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Vidal Reyes MASCOT: Wildcats ENROLLMENT: 507 FUN FACT: Westbrooke awards the Tomyn Award each year to students who show outstanding effort in all academic areas, possess leadership qualities, consider both peers and community, and have continual school spirit.
WEST OAKS 905 Dorscher Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 532-3875 WEBSITE: westoakses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Alfaye Floyd MASCOT: Wildcats ENROLLMENT: 473 FUN FACT: West Oaks opened in August 2004 as a relief school for Citrus Elementary. WHISPERING OAK 15300 Stoneybrook West Parkway, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 656-7773 WEBSITE: whisperingoakes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Lee “Kip” Montgomery MASCOT: Wildcats ENROLLMENT: 806 FUN FACT: WOE is starting its 17th year of excellence.
WINDERMERE 11125 Park Ave., Windermere PHONE: (407) 876-7520 WEBSITE: windermerees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Diana Greer MASCOT: Mustangs ENROLLMENT: 659 FUN FACT: Windermere has served students since 1889.
WINDY RIDGE SCHOOL K-8 3900 Beech Tree Drive, Orlando PHONE: (407) 296-5100 WEBSITE: windyridgek8.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Charles Jackson MASCOT: Silverhawks ENROLLMENT: 1,138 FUN FACT: This is a community school with lots of parent involvement, and some current teachers were students here themselves.
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MIDDLE SCHOOLS BRIDGEWATER 5600 Tiny Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 905-3710 WEBSITE: bridgewaterms.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Amy Klaber MASCOT: Bobcats ENROLLMENT: 1,040 FUN FACT: Bridgewater opened in 2006.
CHAIN OF LAKES 8700 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 909-5400 WEBSITE: chainoflakesms.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Cheron Anderson MASCOT: Ospreys ENROLLMENT: 996 FUN FACT: Chain of Lakes has one of the best middle school performing-arts departments in the county.
GOTHA 9155 Gotha Road, Windermere PHONE: (407) 521-2360 WEBSITE: gothams.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Monica Emery MASCOT: Grizzlies ENROLLMENT: 1,098 FUN FACT: Every year, the school creates a LipDub video that includes staff, teachers and students.
HAMLIN 16025 Silver Grove Blvd., Winter Garden PHONE: TBD WEBSITE: hamlinms.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Dr. Suzanne Knight MASCOT: Coyotes ENROLLMENT: 1,215 FUN FACT: The new middle school will share land with the new Hamlin Elementary.
HORIZON WEST 8200 Tattant Blvd., Windermere PHONE: (407) 554-1570 WEBSITE: horizonwestms.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Michelle Thomas MASCOT: Hornets ENROLLMENT: 1,194 FUN FACT: More than 42,000,000 pounds of concrete were used to build Horizon West Middle.
LAKEVIEW 1200 W. Bay St., Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-5010 WEBSITE: lakeviewms.ocps.net
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PRINCIPAL: Antonio Roman MASCOT: Red Devils ENROLLMENT: 842 FUN FACT: The school previously served as a high school and a junior high school.
OCOEE 300 S. Bluford Ave., Ocoee PHONE: (407) 877-5035 WEBSITE: ocoeems.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Samuel Davis MASCOT: Cardinals ENROLLMENT: 1,197 FUN FACT: Ocoee was built as a demonstration school for the state.
SOUTHWEST 6450 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando PHONE: (407) 370-7200 WEBSITE: southwestms.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Raymond Yockel MASCOT: Sea Lions ENROLLMENT: 1,367 FUN FACT: The school has the largest student council of any OCPS middle school.
SUNRIDGE 14955 SunRidge Blvd., Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 656-0794 WEBSITE: sunridgems.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Amy McHale MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 1,110 FUN FACT: The 2020 eighth-grade class left a legacy by designing SunRidge Rocks.
WATER SPRING Temporarily at Horizon High, 10393 Seidel Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 992-0597 WEBSITE: waterspringms.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Andrew Jackson MASCOT: Wildcats CAPACITY: 720 FUN FACT: It will operate on the Horizon campus until 2023. HORIZON 10393 Seidel Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 992-0597 WEBSITE: horizonhs.ocp.net PRINCIPAL: Andrew Jackson MASCOT: Hawks CAPACITY: 2,776 FUN FACT: It is one of the district’s newest prototype designs.
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HIGH SCHOOLS DR. PHILLIPS 6500 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 355-3200 WEBSITE: drphillipshs.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Jackie Ramsey MASCOT: Panthers ENROLLMENT: 3,164 FUN FACT: Dr. Phillips almost was not named as it is today due to a decision made by the School
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380626-1 OLYMPIA 4301 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 905-6400 WEBSITE: olympiahs.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Christy Gorberg MASCOT: Titans ENROLLMENT: 2,919 FUN FACT: Since the school’s opening in 2001, Olympia High School has been the pride of the community, where high expectations and parental involvement support the school’s academic and extracurricular programs. This collaborative effort has consistently produced highly successful, exceedingly academic, well-rounded students.
NOTABLE ALUMNI n Sherwood Brown — professional basketball player n Deondre Francois — NCAA quarterback n Nick Gordon — Minnesota
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WEST ORANGE HIGH 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 905-2400 WEBSITE: westorangehs.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Matthew Turner MASCOT: Warriors ENROLLMENT: 2,826 FUN FACT: West Orange High is a true community school that has a large number of parent volunteers donating more than 20,000 hours of service each year.
NOTABLE ALUMNI n Cori Yarckin — actress and singer n Sammie — R&B artist n Austin Gomber — fourth-round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals n Dexter Williams — Green Bay
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Rangers WINDERMERE HIGH 5523 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere PHONE: (407) 347-0980 WEBSITE: windermerehs.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Andrew Leftakis MASCOT: Wolverines ENROLLMENT: 3,038 FUN FACT: The campus features technology-integrated classrooms, a state-of-the art media center and a performing-arts suite.
OTHER ORANGE COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL 1600 Silver Star Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 317-3327 WEBSITE: ocvs.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Brandi Gurley MASCOT: Chargers FUN FACT: OCVS was recognized as the 2019 Franchise of the Year by the Florida Virtual School system.
ORANGE TECHNICAL COLLEGE – WESTSIDE 955 E. Story Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 905-2000 WEBSITE: orangetechcollege.net/ campuses/westside PRINCIPAL: Crystal Davidson ENROLLMENT: More than 1,400
CHARTER SCHOOLS HOPE CHARTER/ LEGACY CHARTER HIGH 1550 E. Crown Point Road, Ocoee PHONE: (407) 656-4673 WEBSITE: hopecharter.org PRINCIPAL: Kristy Castellanos, Legacy; Allen Quain, Hope Charter MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: Legacy: 206, Hope: 430 FUN FACT: Hope was funded in 2000 and welcomed students in 2001.
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383937-1 INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE 1644 N. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee PHONE: (407) 654-2045 WEBSITE: innovationmontessori.com PRINCIPAL: Patrice Cherico MASCOT: Owls ENROLLMENT: 707 FUN FACT: A determined group of middle-school students asked if they could start a basketball team, undeterred by the fact that there was no court. They worked together with coach Jamie LoFiego to find practice opportunities.
OAKLAND AVENUE CHARTER SCHOOL 456 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland PHONE: (407) 877-2039 WEBSITE: Oaklandfl.gov PRINCIPAL: Pamela Dwyer MASCOT: Eagle ENROLLMENT: 531 FUN FACT: Students are grouped into“nests” — Trustworthiness, Integrity, Perseverance and Generosity.
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT CROWN POINT 83 West Road, Ocoee PHONE: (407) 573-1080 WEBSITE: crownpointcharter.org PRINCIPAL: Brett E. Taylor MASCOT: Royals ENROLLMENT: 1,147 FUN FACT: Renaissance Charter at Crown Point is the first school in CSUSA history to have an aquaponic farm on its campus.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS CENTRAL FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 700 Good Homes Road, No. 6600, Orlando PHONE: (407) 850-2322 WEBSITE: cfcaeagles.org PRINCIPAL: Pam Theobald MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 227 FUN FACT: The fully accredited prekindergarten-through 12thgrade Christian school is located at the Church at the Cross.
THE CRENSHAW SCHOOL 2342 Hempel Ave., Gotha PHONE: (407) 757-2241 WEBSITE: crenshawschool.com HEAD OF SCHOOL: Tanya Williams ENROLLMENT: 250 FUN FACT: The school was founded by Brenda Crenshaw, who was a private instructor to Justin Timberlake and Lance Bass.
THE FIRST ACADEMY 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando PHONE: (407) 206-8600 WEBSITE: thefirstacademy.org HEAD OF SCHOOL: Dr. Steve Whitaker MASCOT: Royals ENROLLMENT: More than 1,450 FUN FACT: The Christ-centered, college preparatory, private school has served Central Florida students from preschool through high school since 1986.
FOUNDATION ACADEMY Upper School: 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden; Lower School: 125 E. Plant St., Winter Garden; Lakeside Campus: 8464 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Orlando PHONE: Upper School: (407) 877-2744; Lower School: (407) 656-3677; Lakeside Campus: (407) 204-9672 WEBSITE: foundationacademy.net PRINCIPALS: Sarah Reynolds, Upper School; Angel Whitehead, Lower School, Plant Street Campus; Amanda Donaho, Lower School, Lakeside Campus MASCOT: Lions ENROLLMENT: 905 students across three campuses FUN FACT: Foundation Academy has been offering a Christ-centered education since 1958.
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 876-2211 WEBSITE: hfcschool.com PRINCIPAL: Sister Dorothy Sayers MASCOT: Lions ENROLLMENT: 650 FUN FACT: Throughout the year, Holy Family Catholic School’s students participate in numerous charity events, such as food drives and fundraisers, to help those in need through the Catholic Charities organization.
LIGHT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Main Campus: 1105 N. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee; South Campus: 2450 Citrus Oaks Ave., Gotha PHONE: (407) 656-6314 WEBSITE: mylcac.com PRINCIPAL: Bishop Thomas Odom MASCOT: Sharks FUN FACT: The school outgrew its Main Campus in 2020 and moved part of the student body to a South Campus at Quest Church. MONTVERDE ACADEMY 17235 Seventh St., Montverde PHONE: (407) 469-2561 WEBSITE: montverde.org HEADMASTER: Kasey Kesselring MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 1,300 VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1601 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee PHONE: (407) 656-1295 WEBSITE: vcaocoee.org PRINCIPAL: Jason Davis ENROLLMENT: 100 FUN FACT: This year marks Victory Christian Academy’s 36th anniversary.
WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere PHONE: (407) 905-7737 WEBSITE: windermereprep.com HEAD OF SCHOOL: Dr. Mitchell Salerno MASCOT: Lakers ENROLLMENT: 1,500 FUN FACT: This is the 21st anniversary of the school.
SPECIAL EDUCATION UCP CENTRAL FLORIDA — WEST ORANGE CAMPUS 1297 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Suite 110, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 904-0135 WEBSITE: ucpcfl.org PRINCIPAL: Thomas Brickel MASCOT: The West Orange Wave ENROLLMENT: 231 FUN FACT: The school moved to a new campus for the 2021-22 school year.
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