Best Public Schools in 32778 (Tavares, FL) (2026)

Best 32778 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,275 students in 32778, FL (there are , serving 676 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 32778, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 32778, 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.

Public schools in zipcode 32778 have an score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32778, FL 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 32778, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pinecrest Academy Tavares

Charter School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
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Top 20%

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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%)
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Bottom 50%

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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% )
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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%)
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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%)
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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

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551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675

Gr: 6-12 | 4 students

Rank: n/an/a

Non School Pk

Alternative School

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201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780

Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32778 Florida

32778, 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 32778, FL?

The top-ranked public schools in 32778, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Tavares Elementary School and Nonschool Exceptional Education.

How many public schools are located in 32778?

7 public schools are located in 32778.

What percentage of students in 32778 go to public school?

86% of all K-12 students in 32778 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 32778?

32778 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).