New STEM-Focused Private School Opens in Frisco with Small Class Sizes

Winters Park Academy began classes Jan. 6 at 4915 Coit Road in Frisco, launching a private lower school that will serve pre-K through fifth grade students. The academy accepted enrollments to finish the 2025-26 school year and is recruiting for the 2026-27 year, with founder and CEO Brandi Johnson saying in an email the program uses a research-based approach to boost academic achievement through STEM activities.

The campus features a library, a STEM technology and robotics center, a music room, a gymnasium, an on-site health clinic and a catering kitchen, according to the school’s website. Administrators set class sizes at 18 students or fewer, positioning the academy as a small-group option focused on hands-on STEM learning during early elementary years. Families interested in more information can visit wintersparkacademy.com.

For Collin County parents, the new school expands private options at a time when demand for specialized education remains a factor in school choice decisions. Small class sizes and dedicated robotics and technology facilities are selling points for families prioritizing early exposure to STEM subjects, where experiential learning and teacher attention can be decisive in building foundational skills.

The opening also has implications for local public districts. While private schools operate independently and do not receive the same public funding as district campuses, shifts in private versus public enrollment can affect planning for classroom capacity, staffing and transportation. Local districts will monitor trends as families weigh alternatives between traditional public schools, charter options and private institutions like Winters Park Academy.

Economically, the new academy contributes to Collin County’s education-sector activity by creating local jobs for teachers, staff and support services tied to its operations and facilities. It may also influence nearby real estate considerations for families prioritizing proximity to schools with specific curricular emphases.

Winters Park Academy’s initial rollout focuses on lower-school grades; the school’s long-term impact will depend on enrollment growth, retention and any expansion of grade offerings. For now, the school adds a private, STEM-centered choice for Frisco families seeking small classes and specialized facilities at the elementary level.