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Panther Lake Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Winter Garden, FL
Rating
8/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
797
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
Founded
2022
Homes in the Panther Lake Elementary School zone
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“Panther Lake Elementary is a 2022-built OCPS public school in Winter Garden's Horizon West corridor, serving PK–5 with strong academic performance and a GreatSchools rating of 8/10 — all inside one of Central Florida's most sought-after new-construction school zones.”
Panther Lake Elementary opened in fall 2022 at 10151 Summerlake Groves St in Winter Garden — a modern 96,600-square-foot campus built to relieve pressure on the overcrowded Castleview, Summerlake, and Water Spring elementary schools in the booming Horizon West area. It sits a short walk from Panther Lake itself, surrounded by master-planned communities including Summerlake Groves and Lakeshore Preserve. Students continue to Hamlin Middle School and then Windermere High School.
Academic programs
- Florida B.E.S.T. Standards curriculum across all grade levels
- Gifted Education Program (district-wide OCPS offering)
- Visual and Performing Arts — music, art, and physical education
- STEM-integrated classroom technology (Chromebooks, smart boards)
- Enhanced computer labs and multipurpose instructional labs
How to enroll
Automatic enrollment for students residing in the Panther Lake Elementary attendance zone — submit proof of address, immunization records (FL Form 680), and prior school records at the registrar. For out-of-zone enrollment, apply through OCPS Open Enrollment during the annual window. Contact the school at (407) 554-1940 or use the OCPS Find My School tool to confirm your address is in the zone.
What makes it stand out
As one of the newest elementary schools in OCPS (opened 2022), Panther Lake offers a purpose-built modern campus with enhanced classroom technology, dedicated labs, and full arts programming — without the overcrowding that plagues older Horizon West schools nearby. An 8/10 GreatSchools rating in its first two years of operation signals a strong start.
Extracurriculars
- PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) — active monthly events
- School Advisory Council — parent governance meetings August–April
- Champions Before and After Care program (on-site)
- Visual and Performing Arts programming
- Grade-level enrichment activities and field trips
Frequently asked about Panther Lake Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Panther Lake Elementary?
Panther Lake Elementary serves the Horizon West area of western Orange County. Communities that fall inside the zone include portions of Summerlake Groves, Lakeshore Preserve, and neighborhoods adjacent to Panther Lake Drive. Because Horizon West is still developing and boundaries shift as relief schools open, verify your specific address at ocps.net using the Find My School tool before making an offer.
How do I enroll at Panther Lake Elementary?
If your address falls in the attendance zone, enrollment is automatic. Bring proof of residency (mortgage statement, lease, or utility bill), your child's birth certificate, Florida immunization Form 680, and prior school records. Out-of-zone families can apply during the OCPS Open Enrollment window each spring. Call (407) 554-1940 or email pantherlake_es@ocps.net for current registration details.
What is the median home price zoned for Panther Lake Elementary?
Homes in the Panther Lake Elementary zone — primarily Summerlake Groves, Lakeshore Preserve, and adjacent Horizon West subdivisions — generally run $500K–$700K for non-lakefront single-family homes. Lakefront properties on Panther Lake Drive itself can exceed $1M–$1.8M. The broader Winter Garden median is around $598K as of mid-2025. Days on market in Horizon West typically run 40–55 days. Ask Ben for a zone-filtered list.
How does Panther Lake Elementary compare to nearby schools?
Panther Lake Elementary rates 8/10 on GreatSchools — the same as nearby Castleview Elementary and above the 6/10 rated Water Spring Elementary, both of which it was built to relieve. As the newest school in the area (opened 2022), it offers a modern campus without the severe overcrowding that Water Spring faced at 171% capacity. Summerlake Elementary also serves the area and rates 7/10 on GreatSchools.
Is Panther Lake Elementary a good school?
Based on available data, yes — an 8/10 GreatSchools rating in just its first two years puts it above the Florida average, with grade 3-5 proficiency rates of 61–69% in reading and math against a state average of 52%. The school has a regular attendance rate of 82% (state average 69%), which suggests an engaged student population. All ratings index heavily on test scores, so they're a useful benchmark but don't capture the full picture. The low student-teacher ratio of roughly 18:1 is consistent with a well-staffed school.
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