For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 918 students in Tavares, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in Tavares, FL is Pinecrest Academy Tavares. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tavares, FL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Tavares have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Tavares, FL (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%
Tavares, 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 charter schools in Tavares, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tavares, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares.
How many public charter schools are located in Tavares?
1 public charter schools are located in Tavares.
What is the racial composition of students in Tavares?
Tavares public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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