Windermere Preparatory School

Windermere Preparatory School is a private, coeducational PK–12 college preparatory school in Lake Butler, an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, within the Orlando metropolitan area.[2][3] Established in 2000 and in proximity to the Town of Windermere, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, and International Baccalaureate World School.[4] It is a part of the Nord Anglia Education network.

Windermere Preparatory School
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Coordinates28°28′38″N 81°34′06″W / 28.477222°N 81.568333°W / 28.477222; -81.568333
Information
TypePrivate, coeducational
MottoVeritas, Virtus, Unitas
Established2000
Head of schoolDr. Mitchell Salerno
Faculty120
Number of students1,800 (PK–12)[1]
CampusUrban, 48 acres (190,000 m2)
Color(s)   
Red, White, and Blue
MascotLakers
Tuition$20,995 (1-5), $23,295 (6-8), $25,595 (9-12)
Websitewww.windermereprep.com

History

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The school opened on September 5, 2000, using temporary classrooms, with an enrollment of 184 students and 25 teachers. Today, that enrollment has grown to 1,520 students including day and boarding on a 48-acre (190,000 m2) campus on Lake Cypress.[1]

Presently, WPS employs over 160 faculty and staff.[citation needed]

In 2016 it was sold to Nord Anglia Education.[5]In 2021, the school reported 1,800 students.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Our School: Our History". Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  2. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Lake Butler CDP, FL." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on April 21, 2017. Page 1, Page 2.
  3. ^ Home. Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved on April 21, 2017. "6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd Windermere Florida 34786 USA"
  4. ^ "Our School: The Windermere Prep School Difference, School Snapshot". Windermere Preparatory School. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  5. ^ Hendrix, Danielle (2016-01-27). "Windermere Prep discusses plans for expansion, new buildings". Windermere Observer (Orange Observer). Retrieved 2017-04-22.
  6. ^ Collings, Buddy (November 9, 2020). "Fanbo Zeng is big missing piece for Windermere Prep basketball". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved December 27, 2021.