For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,082 students in 34461, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 34461, FL are Lecanto Middle School, Pace Center For Girls and Cypress Creek Treatment Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34461 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34461, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34461, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Cypress Creek Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2855 W Woodland Ridge Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Grades: 4-12
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
34461, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Grades: 4-12
| 40 students
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Grades: 8-12
| 87 students
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 34461, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 34461, FL include Lecanto Middle School, Pace Center For Girls and Cypress Creek Treatment Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 34461?
5 public middle schools are located in 34461.
What is the racial composition of students in 34461?
34461 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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