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
Location
Lake Butler, Orange County , Florida United States
Coordinates	28.477222°N 81.568333°W / 28.477222; -81.568333
Information
Type	Private, coeducational
Motto	Veritas, Virtus, Unitas
Established	2000
Head of school	Dr. Mitchell Salerno
Faculty	120
Number of students	1,800 (PK–12)[1]
Campus	Urban, 48 acres (190,000 m2)
Color(s)	Red, White, and Blue
Mascot	Lakers
Tuition	$20,995 (1-5), $23,295 (6-8), $25,595 (9-12)
Website	www.windermereprep.com

History

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

• Fanbo Zeng, professional basketball player.^[6]