WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, Fla. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Wingrove Academy today announced its official name and vision for a new PreK–12 nonprofit independent school slated to open in the Village of Wellington in South Florida’s Palm Beach County. Developed by ElevateED, an education management organization, Wingrove Academy will offer a forward-focused education that integrates rigorous academics, vibrant visual and performing arts, championship-level athletics, and whole-child development — all within a purpose-built, sustainable campus.
Founded on a vision of excellence, innovation, and resilience, Wingrove Academy will prepare its students to become tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers. The school, which is located on Florida’s Gold Coast adjacent to the growing business hub of West Palm Beach, is slated for initial enrollment for grades PreK–8 in August 2028, and its inaugural high school class following in August 2029.
“Wingrove Academy is a future-focused school that nurtures students not only with academic skills but also the resilience, adaptability, and global perspective to lead and serve with clarity, compassion, and purpose”
The Wingrove Academy name underscores the school’s guiding ethos of aspiration grounded in purpose and a distinctive pedagogical approach. Specifically:
“Wing” speaks to instilling a soaring ambition and the confidence to explore and develop critical thinking, while nurturing resilience and reliance on the self. “Grove” references the school’s expansive home, recognizing that thriving communities nurture thriving students, where sustainable growth is rooted in wellness, integrity, and belonging. It also evokes values such as kindness, responsibility, and purpose, deepened by an awareness of, and respect for, the world around us.
ElevateED founder and CEO Karen Yung, an educational visionary renowned for inspiring and promoting excellence in global education, will be spearheading the development of the school alongside ElevateED President Marianne Rehn, who brings an extensive background in pioneering and managing schools with high-quality educational, arts, and sports offerings.
“Wingrove Academy will be an unparalleled, future-focused school that nurtures learners with not just academic skills but also the resilience, adaptability, and global perspective to pursue their passions and lead and serve with clarity, compassion, and purpose,” said Ms. Yung. “Wellington is the perfect location to launch such a vision: a vibrant village with a clear passion for exceptional education and authentic connections. With our partners at Related Ross, we are committed to helping Wingrove bring this transformative learning environment to life for families, while uplifting and giving back to the local community as a fully nonprofit school.”
