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Whispering Oak Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Winter Garden, FL
Rating
10/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
803
Student : Teacher
17:1
Founded
2004
Homes in the Whispering Oak Elementary School zone
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“Whispering Oak Elementary is an Orange County public elementary school in Winter Garden with a 10/10 GreatSchools rating, National Blue Ribbon recognition, and consistent Florida DOE A grade — serving the Stoneybrook West corridor west of Orlando.”
Whispering Oak sits on Stoneybrook West Parkway in unincorporated Orange County, directly adjacent to the guard-gated Stoneybrook West community. The school opened in 2004 and quickly built one of the strongest academic track records of any elementary school in western Orange County — 10/10 on GreatSchools, ranked #2 among all Orange County elementary schools by SchoolDigger, and top-5% statewide. The surrounding neighborhoods are a mix of master-planned communities, golf-course homes, and newer subdivisions in the SR-429 corridor between Winter Garden and Windermere.
Academic programs
- Gifted and Talented program
- Pre-Kindergarten (VPK / school-based)
- English Language Learner (ELL) support
- National Blue Ribbon School — 2015
- Florida DOE A school designation every year
- Five Star School designation
How to enroll
Automatic via OCPS based on home address. Verify your address is zoned for Whispering Oak at ocps.net/find-my-school-home before making an offer — the boundary runs along the Stoneybrook West / SR-429 corridor and a few neighborhoods near the school have split-zone edges. Gifted screening is separate; contact the school for referral procedures.
What makes it stand out
A perfect 10/10 GreatSchools rating and top-5% statewide ranking makes Whispering Oak the academic anchor of the west Orange County elementary tier. The 2015 National Blue Ribbon designation is the federal benchmark for sustained excellence — fewer than 300 schools nationally earn it each year. For buyers who prioritize elementary school quality, this zone is one of OCPS's most reliable performers.
Extracurriculars
- Student government and leadership programs
- Art and music programs
- Physical education and STEAM activities
- School garden and environmental programs
- After-school tutoring and enrichment
Frequently asked about Whispering Oak Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Whispering Oak Elementary?
The attendance zone covers the Stoneybrook West Parkway corridor in western Orange County, including Stoneybrook West (the adjacent guard-gated community), the Whispering Oak subdivision, Keenes Crossing, Lake Whitney, portions of the Water Spring and Independence communities, and some Windermere-adjacent unincorporated parcels. Boundaries run roughly along SR-429 and SR-535. Because this corridor has grown quickly with new subdivisions, always verify your specific address at ocps.net/find-my-school-home before assuming you are zoned in.
How do I enroll my child at Whispering Oak?
Whispering Oak enrollment is automatic for students in the attendance zone. You cannot walk in — you must call (407) 656-7773 to make an appointment with the registrar. Required documents include proof of residency, birth certificate, immunization records, and previous school records. Contact the school for current enrollment windows and documentation requirements.
What is the median home price zoned for Whispering Oak?
Homes in the Whispering Oak zone run broadly $475,000 to $900,000+, with the Stoneybrook West guard-gated community anchoring the middle of the range around $585,000-$600,000. Golf-course and lake-view lots within Stoneybrook West push higher; newer townhome-style communities at the zone edges come in lower. Pull a zone-filtered list for current median — the zone covers several distinct neighborhoods at different price points.
Is the Whispering Oak zone considered safe?
The school has a standard OCPS security posture with controlled access during school hours and an ID badge system. Stoneybrook West itself is a 24-hour manned guard-gated community, which is one of the few in Winter Garden at that level. The broader corridor is a low-crime suburban area — part of why homes here consistently carry a premium relative to the regional average.
How does Whispering Oak compare to other elementary schools in the area?
Whispering Oak is the top-rated elementary in the immediate west Orange County / Winter Garden corridor, with a 10/10 GreatSchools score. Nearby Keene's Crossing Elementary (also in the SR-429 belt) is rated 8/10. Both are well above the OCPS average of roughly 5-6/10 for elementary schools. If you are choosing between zones, both are strong options; Whispering Oak's National Blue Ribbon designation and sustained top-5% statewide ranking give it a slight edge on raw academic metrics.
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