For the 2026-27 school year, there are 48 public elementary schools serving 33,375 students in Lake County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, FL are Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Gr: PK-8 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Imagine Schools At South Lake
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2960
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2960
Gr: K-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Round Lake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: K-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Minneola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Altoona School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Lost Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 Johns Lake Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Grassy Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Fosgate Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Gr: PK-5 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13201 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
695 Rolling Acres Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10245 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Sorrento Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24605 Wallick Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Seminole Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26200 W Huff Rd
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3575 Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Umatilla Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3171
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Umatilla Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2121.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Mascotte Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Midway Ave
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Tavares Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Mt. Dora Middle School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2626.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16325 Superior Blvd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 243-6110
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 243-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Fruitland Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3131.
Eustis Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18725 Bates Ave
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-3366
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-3366
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Tavares Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Lane Park Cutoff Ofc
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-4545
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Lake Pointe Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Cagan View Rd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Magnolia St
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-3322
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-3322
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3535.
Eustis Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Taylor Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2447
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2447
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alee Academyacer Night Prog. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
755 S Central Ave
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-1280
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-1280
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 50%
13322 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
680 E Highland Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
301 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
910 E Dixie Avenue
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3124
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Minority enrollment: 46%
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
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
Hope Forest Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Gr: 3-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Lake Academy Eustis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Idlewild Ave
Leesburg, FL 34749
(352) 483-1652
Leesburg, FL 34749
(352) 483-1652
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Lake Academy Leesburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2020 Talley Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-7890
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-7890
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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%
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-4166
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-4166
Gr: K-12
31600 Camp Challenge Road
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 353-0390
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 353-0390
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 5%
10516 Treadway School Rd
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-7007
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-7007
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
18121 Boys Ranch Rd
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-9444
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-9444
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 52%
401 S Moss Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5224
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5224
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Umatilla Girls Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 9
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-4989
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-4989
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, FL include Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake County?
51 public elementary schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lake County include: Aurelia M. Cole Academy vs. Cypress Ridge Elementary School, Gray Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School, Windy Hill Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School
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