Windermere Preparatory School — Central Florida's only school offering the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, located on a 48-acre campus at 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road in Windermere — draws families from across the metro, shaping residential decisions throughout the Windermere and Horizon West corridor.
Talk to an AgentWindermere Preparatory School (WPS) is a private, PreK-12 college preparatory institution located in Windermere, FL (34786) at 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education global network and is the only school in Central Florida to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. WPS enrolls approximately 1,600 students representing over 60 nationalities, with both day student and boarding options available. The school has earned recognition in national rankings for academic excellence. Day student tuition is approximately $29,950; boarding fees are significantly higher. Families should contact the school directly for current tuition, admission requirements, and availability.
WPS is the only school in Central Florida offering the complete International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme — a distinction that draws families specifically seeking IB education from throughout the Orlando metro and internationally.
Windermere Prep's international student body represents over 60 countries — creating a globally diverse educational community that reflects the school's Nord Anglia global network of 80+ schools worldwide.
WPS occupies a 48-acre campus near the Horizon West corridor — large enough for comprehensive sports, arts, and academic facilities, including partnerships with Juilliard School and MIT for specialized programs.
Windermere Prep has earned recognition in the Niche 2026 Best Schools Rankings, placing in the top 5% of College Prep Private High Schools and top 6% of Private K-12 Schools nationally. Always verify current rankings directly with independent sources.
Homes in the Town of Windermere and surrounding 34786 communities — Keene's Pointe, Glenmuir, and non-gated estates — offer the closest geographic proximity to the WPS campus at $700K to $20M+. Many Windermere families choose WPS for its IB program.
Horizon West's growing family communities — Waterleigh, Hamlin, Lakeshore, Independence — are within a 10–15 minute drive of the WPS campus on Winter Garden-Vineland Road, making them practical and affordable options for day student families at $380K to $700K.
Historic downtown Winter Garden and its surrounding neighborhoods are within 10 minutes of the WPS campus — offering Plant Street's character homes alongside WPS access at $400K to $900K for historic and newer properties.
Families in the Dr. Phillips (32819) corridor — where many WPS families live — commute 15–20 minutes to campus via the Florida Turnpike or Winter Garden-Vineland Road, combining the Dr. Phillips lifestyle with WPS education.
WPS offers boarding for grades 7–12 — with townhouse-style residential facilities on campus. International and out-of-state families whose children board do not need to factor residential proximity into their home search, giving them maximum flexibility in community selection.
Tuition, availability, admission requirements, and program details at Windermere Preparatory School change over time. Always contact the school's admissions office directly for current information before making any real estate decision based on anticipated enrollment.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and internationally recognized college preparatory curricula available. For families who specifically seek IB education — whether for academic rigor, international college applications, or the global perspective it cultivates — Windermere Prep's position as Central Florida's only full IB Diploma school makes it a unique destination. Families relocating from IB-rich markets in New York, California, and internationally often identify WPS as the primary reason for choosing the Windermere corridor.
The WPS campus at 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road sits near the Horizon West and Windermere residential corridors. Most Windermere and Horizon West addresses are within 10–15 minutes. Dr. Phillips is 15–20 minutes via the Turnpike. Lake Nona, Winter Park, and Maitland families who specifically choose WPS commit to 25–35 minute commutes — a trade-off that WPS-committed families consistently make. BKRS helps families evaluate communities that balance WPS commute time with their other priorities.
BKRS works with WPS families throughout the Windermere, Horizon West, Winter Garden, and Dr. Phillips markets. Our team understands the specific commute dynamics of the campus location and can help families identify the community that best balances school access with neighborhood quality and budget. Contact us at 305.317.8475. Always verify current tuition and enrollment availability directly with Windermere Preparatory School before making real estate decisions based on anticipated enrollment.
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