Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Goddard School Winter Garden
About the School
- The Goddard School Winter Garden is a nonsectarian early learning program located in rural Winter Garden, FL, serving 301 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
- Founded in 2000, the school offers co–ed early childhood education with a student–teacher ratio of 100:1 across three teachers.
- The student body includes 15% students of color, reflecting some cultural diversity within the school community.
- Among private schools in Florida, The Goddard School Winter Garden ranks in the top 20% for largest student enrollment.
- This Winter Garden preschool serves a rural community and provides early childhood care and education for families seeking local options.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Goddard School Winter Garden ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
301 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Goddard School Winter Garden's ranking?
The Goddard School Winter Garden ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School Winter Garden?
The application deadline for The Goddard School Winter Garden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Goddard School Winter Garden is Foundation Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
15304 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-2744
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
4068 Winter Garden Vineland Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 294-6950
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students
Alternative School
1324 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 554-2713
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,604 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 17 students
Christian
305 Beulah Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 408-0320
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
15304 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-2744
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,604 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1150 Elboc Way
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 473-3187
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
115 9th Street
Orlando, FL 34787
(689) 808-1665
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
436 Oakdale St
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 876-2600
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
15304 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-2744
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
4068 Winter Garden Vineland Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 294-6950
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students
Alternative School
1324 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 554-2713
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,604 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 17 students
Christian
305 Beulah Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 408-0320
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
15304 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-2744
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
4068 Winter Garden Vineland Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 294-6950
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students
Alternative School
1324 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 554-2713
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,604 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
13337 W Colonial Dr
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(140) 765-6850
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(352) 394-2035
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 394-2035
8361.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
8361.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
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205 E Magnolia St
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-3322
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-3322
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(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
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930 Parkwood Ave
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
8362.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
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Rank:
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Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
8362.6 miles
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