Windermere Prep Plans New K–5 Campus in Hamlin Horizon West

Windermere Prep Proposes New K–5 Campus in Hamlin

August 11, 2025

Story Highlights:

• Windermere Prep eyes Hamlin for a brand-new K–5 campus packed with modern learning spaces and creative labs.
• Early plans include a gym for 800, a massive cafeteria, outdoor play areas, and 43 instructional rooms.
• The school would sit north of New Independence Parkway, right next to the Proton Therapy Center and across from Horizon West Regional Park.

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Windermere Prep Proposes New K–5 Campus in Hamlin

Hamlin could soon be welcoming a brand-new neighbor — and not just any neighbor. Windermere Preparatory School has submitted a pre-application to discuss building a new K–5 campus right here in Horizon West.

While the development program is still in the works, the early concept plans already paint a picture of a school that’s both functional and future-focused. Think a gymnasium with 800 seats, a 5,850-square-foot cafeteria, a learning commons spanning 2,337 square feet, and a FabLab (yes, a fabrication lab!) clocking in at 1,756 square feet. That’s a lot of space for young minds to explore, tinker, and create.

And for the daily drop-off hustle? Plans show separate drop-off and pick-up lanes, plus a courtyard and multiple outdoor play areas so kids can burn off some energy before and after class.

What the New Campus Could Include

The proposed K–5 campus would feature:

• 32 standard classrooms for core learning
• 11 specialty rooms for art, music, science, dance, and more
• A total of 43 instructional spaces designed for different learning styles and subjects

Located north of New Independence Parkway, the school would sit right between residential neighborhoods to the east and commercial spaces to the west — directly next to the Proton Therapy Center and across the lake from Horizon West Regional Park.

A Strategic Location in Horizon West, Florida

For those new to the area, Windermere Preparatory School is a private, college-preparatory institution serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade. It’s part of the prestigious Nord Anglia Education network, which operates top-tier schools across the globe.

Windermere Prep consistently ranks among the best private schools in Central Florida, thanks to its International Baccalaureate (IB) program, advanced placement courses, and robust arts and athletics programs. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 9:1, the school is known for its personalized attention and supportive academic environment.

National rankings from outlets like Niche have praised the school for college prep, teacher quality, and state-of-the-art facilities — so it’s no surprise they’re eyeing Hamlin for their next chapter.

Windermere Preparatory School | Credit: Homes.com

Why This Matters for Horizon West

If approved, this campus could become a major hub for families in the growing Hamlin area, offering more local options for elementary education without long commutes. It’s another sign that Horizon West isn’t just expanding — it’s becoming an educational destination.

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