For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 22,752 students in Lake County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL are Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Round Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2025)
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 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Round Lake Elementary 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 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Minneola Conversion 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 | 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
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 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
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 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
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 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Astatula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13925 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 343-1334
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 343-1334
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Mascotte Elementary 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-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Beverly Shores Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4175
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Triangle Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Eudora Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6176
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6176
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Leesburg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2229 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 365-6308
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 365-6308
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 Parkwood Ave
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
301 East Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Gr: PK-8 | 1,333 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
3101 Schoolview St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5757
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5757
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 preschools in Lake County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL include Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Round Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
30 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lake County include: Aurelia M. Cole Academy vs. Cypress Ridge Elementary School, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center vs. Fruitland Park Elementary School, Sorrento Elementary School vs. Round Lake Elementary School
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