Tangerine Schoolhouse in Mount Dora, FL, serves 53 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates as a co–ed, nonsectarian alternative school with a student–teacher ratio of 53:1 and one teacher on staff.
Enrollment includes 11 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with 9.1% of students identified as students of color.
Located near other private schools, Tangerine Schoolhouse offers early learning programs distinct from nearby PK–12 and Montessori options.
As a rural school, Tangerine Schoolhouse provides private education focused on the early childhood and lower elementary grades in Mount Dora.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tangerine Schoolhouse?
The application deadline for Tangerine Schoolhouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Tangerine Schoolhouse is Solid Rock Christian School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
21951 U S Hwy 441
Mount Dora, FL 32756
(352) 735-5777
Mount Dora, FL 32756
(352) 735-5777
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3700 Dohnavur Dr.
Zellwood, FL 32798
(407) 880-4321
Zellwood, FL 32798
(407) 880-4321
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori At Roseborough
Montessori School
751 E 5th Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-2324
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-2324
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
18440 Us Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-9920
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-9920
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Tuition listed
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