Developers behind a new private school at Wellington’s K-Park property announced its official name this week.
Announced on Tuesday, Aug. 18, the school will be known as Wingrove Academy. The new nonprofit, independent school will serve students in pre-K through grade 12.
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 is slated for initial enrollment for pre-K through grade eight in August 2028, with its inaugural high school class following in August 2029.
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 self-reliance. “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,” Yung said. “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.”
The portions of K-Park fronting State Road 7, adjacent to the school, will be developed by Related Ross. Both projects are pending a final sale agreement and additional approvals from the Village of Wellington.
“Wingrove Academy’s top-tier educational offerings, purpose-built for the way kids learn today, are essential to developing Palm Beach County’s full potential as a magnet for growing businesses and thriving culture,” CEO & Chairman Stephen Ross said. “ElevateED brings deep, international experience in launching and managing other world-class educational organizations, a commitment to cultivating a values-based approach, and foresight in anticipating how best to address the whole-child needs of students. Florida, and particularly the Gold Coast/West Palm Beach area, is attracting the brightest minds from around the world, and I believe the establishment of a world-class educational institution like Wingrove will only accelerate the tremendous growth we are experiencing and solidify the area’s reputation as the place to be.”
Wingrove Academy will provide a rigorous pursuit of excellence across all programs, and individualized support for students looking to excel at the highest levels in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), athletics and more.
The campus design will be executed by renowned architect David Manfredi, CEO and founding principal of Elkus Manfredi, breaking traditional architectural boundaries with seamlessly connected, cutting-edge indoor facilities and inspiring outdoor environments that facilitate constant learning and engagement with the surrounding world.
“Wingrove Academy will offer rigorous, values-based instruction in academics, arts and athletics that prioritizes the holistic development of every student,” Rehn said. “Our team of education experts will support Wingrove students in not only excelling in the classroom, on the stage and on the field, but also providing opportunities to cultivate their unique passions, and, importantly, thrive in an ever inter-connected world.”
Led by preeminent education executive search firm RG175, a comprehensive search process is currently underway for an innovative, experienced and top-caliber educator to serve as Wingrove’s founding head of school.
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