For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,445 students in Lake Helen, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 277 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Lake Helen, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Helen, FL are Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Volusia Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Helen, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lake Helen have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Helen, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 S Lakeview Dr Unit 110
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Volusia Pines Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Kicklighter Rd
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-1125
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Helen, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Helen, FL include Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts and Volusia Pines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Helen?
2 public schools are located in Lake Helen.
What percentage of students in Lake Helen go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Lake Helen are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Helen?
Lake Helen public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Helen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Helen include: Volusia Pines Elementary School vs. Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The Arts
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