For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 21,906 students in Lake County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL are Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Round Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Grades: PK-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #22.
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Round Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Grades: PK-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #44.
Minneola Conversion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,717 students
Rank: #55.
Lost Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 Johns Lake Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Grades: PK-5
| 1,143 students
Rank: #66.
Grassy Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Fosgate Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Grades: PK-5
| 1,209 students
Rank: #77.
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
695 Rolling Acres Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #88.
Seminole Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26200 W Huff Rd
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
Umatilla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10245 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #1111.
Sorrento Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24605 Wallick Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #1212.
Treadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10619 Treadway School Rd
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-2291
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #1313.
Astatula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13925 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 343-1334
Astatula, FL 34705
(352) 343-1334
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1414.
Eustis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Citrus Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2779
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2779
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1515.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1616.
Spring Creek Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #1717.
Tavares Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1818.
Fruitland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Fountain St
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-2693
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-2693
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #1919.
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16325 Superior Blvd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 243-6110
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 243-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #2020.
Eustis Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Taylor Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2447
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2447
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #2121.
Mascotte Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
460 Midway Ave
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 855 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Pointe Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Cagan View Rd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #2323.
Clermont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
680 E Highland Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #2424.
Triangle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Eudora Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6176
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6176
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #2525.
Leesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2229 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 365-6308
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 365-6308
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #2626.
Beverly Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4175
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4175
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2727.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Grades: PK-12
| 233 students
Rank: #2828.
Groveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Parkwood Ave
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Magnet School
3101 Schoolview St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5757
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5757
Grades: PK-2
| 233 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alee Academyacer Night Prog. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
755 S Central Ave
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-1280
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-1280
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
13322 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 253-6500
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 253-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
910 E Dixie Avenue
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3124
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3124
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Devereux South Pine Grove (i (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
2175 North Wickham Road
Grand Island, FL 32735
(321) 631-1911
Grand Island, FL 32735
(321) 631-1911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
512 South Palm Avenue
Howey-in-the-hills, FL 32737
(352) 324-3201
Howey-in-the-hills, FL 32737
(352) 324-3201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harry-anna School (Inactive 1199) (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
305 East Lake Street
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-2161
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hope Forest Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Grades: 3-12
| 9 students
Humanities And Fine Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
213 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-4322
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-4322
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Lake Academy Eustis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Idlewild Ave
Leesburg, FL 34749
(352) 483-1652
Leesburg, FL 34749
(352) 483-1652
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Lake Academy Leesburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2020 Talley Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-7890
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-7890
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
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
Grades: PK
| 23 students
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-4166
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-4166
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Milestones Community Middle School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
31600 Camp Challenge Road
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 353-0390
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 353-0390
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
10516 Treadway School Rd
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-7007
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-7007
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
National Deaf Academy Charter (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
19650 Us Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-9500
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 735-9500
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rivendell Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
18121 Boys Ranch Rd
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-9444
Altoona, FL 32702
(352) 669-9444
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
401 S Moss Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5224
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5224
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Umatilla Girls Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 9
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-4989
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-4989
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL include Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Round Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
30 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lake County include: Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center vs. Fruitland Park Elementary School, Sorrento Elementary School vs. Round Lake Elementary School, Eustis Heights Elementary School vs. Eustis Elementary School
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