For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,944 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 52% 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 (2025)
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 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 4 students
32778, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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