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Water Spring Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Winter Garden, FL
Rating
6/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
1,013
Student : Teacher
18:1
Founded
2019
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“Water Spring Elementary is an OCPS public elementary in Horizon West, serving the master-planned communities west of Disney with above-average test scores in a fast-growing neighborhood built on newness.”
Water Spring Elementary opened in August 2019 as part of a three-school expansion built to serve Horizon West's explosive growth west of Orlando. The campus sits on Water Spring Blvd in western Orange County, surrounded by communities like Del Webb Oasis, Lakeshore, Winding Bay, Osprey Ranch, and Westhaven at Ovation — most residents are within two miles of campus. The school has consistently operated well above its designed capacity of 725 students, a reflection of how fast this corridor has grown.
Academic programs
- Florida B.E.S.T. Standards curriculum, PK–5
- Gifted Education Program (OCPS district)
- 4th and 5th grade Chorus
- Orff music program
- Dance (4th and 5th grade)
- Math team — OCPS Math Olympics competitor
How to enroll
Automatic enrollment via OCPS based on your home address. Verify your address is zoned for Water Spring at ocps.net/find-my-school-home — OCPS redraws Horizon West boundaries regularly as new relief schools open. Pre-K enrollment goes through the district's annual Pre-K lottery; contact the school at (407) 355-5709 for current Pre-K openings.
What makes it stand out
In 2023-24, 67% of students tested proficient in math and 59% in reading — both above Florida and Orange County averages. More notable: this is a school running at well over capacity in a brand-new corridor with high student mobility, still outpacing state benchmarks. The direct feeder into Water Spring Middle (steps away on the same road) creates a clean, high-performing K–8 path within Horizon West.
Extracurriculars
- Chorus (4th and 5th grade)
- Orff music program
- Dance (4th and 5th grade)
- Math team — OCPS Math Olympics
- Student council and character education
- Annual Otter Color Run (school fundraiser)
- Champions before/after school program
Frequently asked about Water Spring Elementary
What neighborhoods are zoned for Water Spring Elementary?
Water Spring Elementary serves portions of Horizon West's master-planned communities — including parts of Del Webb Oasis, Lakeshore, Winding Bay, Osprey Ranch, and Westhaven at Ovation. OCPS redraws Horizon West boundaries regularly as relief schools open, so zone lines can shift mid-construction in active communities. Always confirm your specific address at ocps.net/find-my-school-home before signing a purchase contract or builder agreement.
How do I enroll at Water Spring Elementary?
If your address is zoned for Water Spring, enrollment is automatic through OCPS — no application or lottery required. Contact the school at (407) 355-5709 with your proof of address to start the process for grades K–5. Pre-K enrollment follows the district's annual Pre-K lottery, announced each spring at ocps.net. There is no magnet or school-choice component; Water Spring is a traditional zoned school.
What's the median home price zoned for Water Spring Elementary?
Homes in the Horizon West communities surrounding Water Spring Elementary run roughly K–K for single-family. Newer-construction communities like Lakeshore and Winding Bay have list prices from the Ks into the Ks depending on builder and floor plan. The broader Horizon West median closed price was K in late 2025 (Redfin), with average days on market around 65. Zone boundaries vary by street address — run a zone-filtered search or ask Ben for current inventory.
Is Water Spring Elementary a good school?
By test scores, above average — 67% math proficiency and 59% in reading, both higher than Florida and Orange County averages. Niche grades the school A-; the Florida DOE issued a B in 2024-25, down from a prior A. GreatSchools rates it 6/10, which indexes on test scores rather than growth or equity. The school has run overcapacity since opening, which is worth knowing if class size matters to you. A second relief elementary opened in 2024 nearby.
How does Water Spring Elementary compare to Summerlake Elementary?
Both are newer OCPS elementary schools in Horizon West — similar age, similar facilities, similar demographics. Summerlake Elementary (14755 Summerlake Blvd) tends to post slightly higher proficiency scores and a higher GreatSchools rating. For most buyers, the practical question is which zone your specific address falls in — there is no meaningful quality gap that should drive a neighborhood choice. Both feed into the same middle school corridor.
Where Water Spring Elementary is
16000 Water Spring Blvd, Winter Garden, FL
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