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Summerlake Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Winter Garden, FL
Rating
9/10
GreatSchools
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
771
Student : Teacher
16:1
Founded
2020
Homes in the Summerlake Elementary School zone
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“Summerlake Elementary is a 9/10-rated OCPS public school in the heart of Horizon West, serving the Summerlake village with a GreatSchools rating of 9 and Florida School of Excellence status for 2024-25.”
Summerlake Elementary sits near the center of the Summerlake village in Horizon West — one of OCPS's newest planned communities, where the school was designed to be walkable from surrounding neighborhoods. Opened in August 2020, it quickly became one of the highest-rated elementary schools in Orange County, finishing the 2024-25 school year with Florida's School of Excellence designation. Math proficiency runs around 86%, reading around 75%, both well above the state average of 52%.
Academic programs
- Core curriculum: English Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts — music, art integrated across grade levels
- Physical Education
- ESE (Exceptional Student Education) services
- Gifted program
- ELL support (students from 9 countries speaking 8 languages)
- After-school robotics (paid enrichment program)
- After-school sports (paid enrichment program)
How to enroll
Automatic via OCPS based on address. Summerlake Elementary is a zoned neighborhood school — if your address falls within the OCPS Summerlake Elementary attendance boundary, your child enrolls automatically. Verify your specific address at ocps.net/schools or by calling the school at (407) 554-1774.
What makes it stand out
The numbers tell a clear story: 86% math proficiency and 75% reading proficiency against a Florida state average of 52% for both — a school in its fifth year of operation that already holds a 9/10 GreatSchools rating and Florida School of Excellence status. Built in 2020 with the Horizon West master plan in mind, most homes in the zone are within walking or biking distance of campus.
Extracurriculars
- Student Council
- Safety Patrol
- News Crew
- Art Club
- Music Program
- Chess Club
- After-school robotics (paid)
- After-school sports (paid)
- Gator Gallop (annual school fun run)
- Stars Dance (annual showcase)
Frequently asked about Summerlake Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Summerlake Elementary?
The attendance zone is centered on the Summerlake village in Horizon West — most homes in the Summerlake subdivision (built 2013-2018 by D.R. Horton, Lennar, and M/I Homes) are zoned here. Nearby Horizon West communities including parts of Bridgewater and Seidel may fall in adjacent zones depending on address. Confirm your specific address at ocps.net boundary lookup before making an offer.
How do I enroll at Summerlake Elementary?
Summerlake is a zoned OCPS neighborhood school — enrollment is automatic if your address is inside the attendance boundary. Bring proof of residency (two utility bills or lease), proof of age (birth certificate), and immunization records to the school office. New resident enrollment typically opens in spring for the following school year. Call (407) 554-1774 for current enrollment windows and required documents.
What is the median home price zoned for Summerlake Elementary?
Homes in the Summerlake subdivision run roughly $450,000 to $650,000 for single-family homes (3-4 bedroom, built 2013-2018). Townhomes in the community start around $380,000. The broader Horizon West corridor around the school pushes slightly higher in newer communities. Market data as of early 2026; ask Ben for a zone-filtered live search.
Is Summerlake Elementary a safe school?
Summerlake Elementary follows the standard OCPS safety protocol: controlled access, visitor check-in, and the district-wide emergency management plan. The school sits inside Horizon West, one of Orange County's newer planned communities with low crime rates relative to the county average. The 92% regular attendance rate (vs. 65% district average) is a useful proxy for a stable, engaged school community.
How does Summerlake Elementary compare to other Horizon West elementaries?
Summerlake is one of five OCPS elementaries serving Horizon West (alongside Castleview, Hamlin, Independence, and Water Spring). All five are well-regarded; Summerlake's 9/10 GreatSchools rating puts it at the top of that group. The biggest practical difference for buyers is which school the specific address falls under — most Horizon West homes are within a mile or two of two or three of these schools, so the zone boundary matters more than brand preference.
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