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Best Tavares Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,275 students in Tavares, FL (there are , serving 676 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Tavares, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tavares, FL are Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Tavares Elementary School and Nonschool Exceptional Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tavares, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Tavares have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tavares, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Tavares
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2550 Huffstetler Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Gr: K-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Tavares Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Tavares Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Lane Park Cutoff Ofc
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Tavares High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
603 N New Hampshire Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 1,488 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tavares, Florida

Tavares, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-651
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Non-school Migrant (Closed 2007)
201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tavares, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Tavares, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Tavares Elementary School and Nonschool Exceptional Education.
How many public schools are located in Tavares?
7 public schools are located in Tavares.
What percentage of students in Tavares go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Tavares are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tavares?
Tavares public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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