For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,928 students in 32778, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32778, FL are Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Nonschool Exceptional Education and Tavares Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32778 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32778, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32778, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: n/an/a
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32778, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32778, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Nonschool Exceptional Education and Tavares Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32778?
4 public middle schools are located in 32778.
What is the racial composition of students in 32778?
32778 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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