Independence Elementary

Independence Elementary is once again an 'A' school in Winter Garden.

Kids love to play hoops on the courts at Independence Elementary in Winter Garden.

Kids love to play on the playground at Independence Elementary in Winter Garden.

Independence Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

6255 New Independence Pky, Winter Garden, FL

Orange County Public Schools

803 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Angela Murphy-osborne

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
78%

Reading Proficiency
74%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

78%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 50	Full Time Teachers 50
Teachers in First or Second Year 55.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

692:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.7%	Male 49.3%
White 44.9%	Hispanic 38.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/22/2026

I would definitely recommend this school. I like everything, especially how involved the school is in the children’s lives. The principal and vice principal are present, listen to the parents, and try to help. I feel a big improvement in my child since joining this school. Special thanks to Ms. Alle...

5.0 parent

9/3/2025

My daughter has had the best experience at Independence Elementary. The teachers are caring and experienced, and they create a love of learning for her every day. The specials team is wonderful, and she loves the PE team! The paras are also of the highest caliber.

1.0 other

5/28/2025

So first of all the P.E teachers targeted me for no reason one time the slammed me for something I didn't do and they would single me out sit me out for no reason as a past student in the school I would not recommend because your jid will probably get in fights like I did there isn't to much adult s...

5.0 parent

3/7/2024

AMAZING SCHOOL !!! My daughter is graduating this year, and we are so happy about all these past years. She was loved and respected during all 5 years she studied at this amazing school. :)

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Windermere High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Windermere Preparatory School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A+

The Crenshaw Academy

K to 12th
Private

Lakeside Village Park

Lake
Picnic Area
Trails

Summerport Neighborhood Park

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails

Old Grove Park

Basketball
Dog Park
Tennis

Independence Community Park

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Skateboard

Sanctuary Community Playground

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Signers Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot

Shoshonei Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Horizon West Regional Park

Trails
Parking Lot
Hiking

Deputy Scott Pine Community Park

Football
Soccer
Events

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Florida Orange County Winter Garden 34787

Independence Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Winter Garden, FL, in the Horizon West neighborhood, and is served by the Orange County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 803 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Independence Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $650,741. Discover additional schools in the area, like Windermere High School, Windermere Preparatory School, The Crenshaw Academy, and more. Learn more about what Winter Garden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Elementary.

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