For the 2025 school year, there are 63 public schools serving 47,777 students in Lake County, FL (there are 45 private schools, serving 7,935 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Lake County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, FL are Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Imagine Schools At South Lake and Cypress Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Grades: PK-8
| 1,055 students
Rank: #22.
Imagine Schools At South Lake
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2960
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2960
Grades: K-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #33.
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 N Hancock Rd.
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Round Lake Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Grades: PK-8
| 1,177 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-8
| 918 students
Rank: #77.
Minneola Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,735 students
Rank: #88.
Lost Lake Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 Johns Lake Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #99.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13201 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1010.
Altoona School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42630 State Road 19
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-3444
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-3444
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1111.
Grassy Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Fosgate Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Grades: PK-5
| 1,335 students
Rank: #1212.
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
695 Rolling Acres Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1313.
Seminole Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26200 W Huff Rd
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1414.
Umatilla Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #1515.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10245 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #1616.
Sorrento Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24605 Wallick Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 872 students
Rank: #1717.
Treadway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10619 Treadway School Rd
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-2291
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 893 students
Rank: #1818.
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3575 Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #1919.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #2020.
Astatula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13925 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 343-1334
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 343-1334
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Virtual Franchise
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Grades: K-12
| 311 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2323.
Lake Minneola High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-9600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,281 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hope Forest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Grades: 3-12
| 1 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #2626.
Umatilla Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3171
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #2727.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #2828.
Eustis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Citrus Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2779
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2779
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Eustis High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E Washington Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-7449
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-7449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #3333.
Mt. Dora Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Lincoln Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6101
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6101
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #3434.
Fruitland Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Fountain St
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-2693
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-2693
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #3535.
Mt. Dora High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Highland St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2177
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2177
Grades: 9-12
| 1,412 students
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Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alee Academyacer Night Prog. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
755 S Central Ave
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-1280
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-1280
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
13322 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
680 E Highland Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
301 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
910 E Dixie Avenue
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3124
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3124
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Devereux South Pine Grove (i (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
2175 North Wickham Road
Grand Island, FL 32735
(321) 631-1911
Grand Island, FL 32735
(321) 631-1911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
512 South Palm Avenue
Howey-in-the-hills, FL 32737
(352) 324-3201
Howey-in-the-hills, FL 32737
(352) 324-3201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harry-anna School (Inactive 1199) (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
305 East Lake Street
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-2161
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hope Forest Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Grades: 3-12
| 9 students
Humanities And Fine Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
213 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-4322
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-4322
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Lake Academy Eustis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Idlewild Ave
Leesburg, FL 34749
(352) 483-1652
Leesburg, FL 34749
(352) 483-1652
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Lake Academy Leesburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2020 Talley Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-7890
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-7890
Grades: K-12
| 53 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
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-4166
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-4166
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
31600 Camp Challenge Road
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 353-0390
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 353-0390
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
10516 Treadway School Rd
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-7007
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-7007
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
National Deaf Academy Charter (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
19650 Us Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-9500
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-9500
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
18121 Boys Ranch Rd
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-9444
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-9444
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
401 S Moss Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5224
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5224
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Umatilla Girls Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 9
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-4989
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-4989
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, FL include Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Imagine Schools At South Lake and Cypress Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County?
63 public schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake County include: Aurelia M. Cole Academy vs. Cypress Ridge Elementary School, Gray Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School, East Ridge High School vs. Lake Minneola High School
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