For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,082 students in 34461, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34461, FL are Lecanto Middle School, Pace Center For Girls and Crest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34461 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34461, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34461, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Cypress Creek Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2855 W Woodland Ridge Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Gr: 4-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
34461, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 45%
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Gr: 8-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 23%
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34461, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34461, FL include Lecanto Middle School, Pace Center For Girls and Crest School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34461?
5 public middle schools are located in 34461.
What is the racial composition of students in 34461?
34461 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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