For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 918 students in Tavares, FL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Tavares, FL is Pinecrest Academy Tavares. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tavares, FL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Tavares have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Tavares, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Tavares
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 Huffstetler Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Gr: K-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-651
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Tavares, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tavares, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares.
How many public charter schools are located in Tavares?
1 public charter schools are located in Tavares.
What is the racial composition of students in Tavares?
Tavares public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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