For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,445 students in 32744, FL (there are , serving 277 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 32744, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32744, FL are Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Volusia Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32744 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32744, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32744, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Volusia Pines Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Kicklighter Rd
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-1125
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32744, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32744, FL include Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Volusia Pines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32744?
2 public schools are located in 32744.
What percentage of students in 32744 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 32744 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32744?
32744 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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