For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 867 students in 32778, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32778, FL are Nonschool Exceptional Education and Tavares Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32778 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32778, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32778, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Tavares Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Grades: PK-5
| 839 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Grades: PK
| 4 students
32778, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-651
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-651
Grades: PK
| 23 students
201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 32778, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32778, FL include Nonschool Exceptional Education and Tavares Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32778?
3 public preschools are located in 32778.
What is the racial composition of students in 32778?
32778 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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