For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,321 students in Windermere, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Windermere, FL are Horizon West Middle School and Gotha Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windermere, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Windermere have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Windermere, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Tattant Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-3731
Gr: 6-8 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Gotha Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Windermere, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Windermere, FL include Horizon West Middle School and Gotha Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Windermere?
2 public middle schools are located in Windermere.
What is the racial composition of students in Windermere?
Windermere public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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