Lake School District

201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778-2407
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public elementary schools serving 33,888 students in Lake School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Lake School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
63 Schools
3,488 Schools
# Students
48,290 Students
2,038,029 Students
# Teachers
2,708 Teachers
118,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#41 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
53%
52%
49%
52%
51%
52%
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
37%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
45%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,119 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$523 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$489 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,823
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,119
$11,615

Best Lake School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14012 Old Highway 50
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 N Hancock Rd.
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Imagine Schools At South Lake
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2960
Gr: K-8 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Round Lake Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Gr: PK-8 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Pinecrest Academy Tavares
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2550 Huffstetler Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Gr: K-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Minneola Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Altoona School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42630 State Road 19
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-3444
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Lost Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1901 Johns Lake Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Grassy Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Fosgate Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Gr: PK-5 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13201 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,094 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
695 Rolling Acres Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10245 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Sorrento Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24605 Wallick Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Seminole Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26200 W Huff Rd
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Treadway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10619 Treadway School Rd
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3575 Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(352) 978-3397
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
Astatula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13925 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 343-1334
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Lake Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Gr: K-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Umatilla Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 E Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2222.
Umatilla Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2424.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Hope Forest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Gr: 3-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #2626.
Mascotte Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 Midway Ave
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Tavares Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
Mt. Dora Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Lincoln Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6101
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Eustis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
714 E Citrus Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2779
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16325 Superior Blvd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 243-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3434.
Fruitland Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 W Fountain St
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-2693
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
Eustis Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18725 Bates Ave
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-3366
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 63 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 48,290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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