For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,300 students in Tavares, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 676 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Tavares, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Tavares, FL are Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Nonschool Exceptional Education and Tavares Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tavares, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Tavares have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tavares, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Tavares
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-8
| 812 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Tavares Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #55.
Tavares High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 N New Hampshire Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-3007
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-3007
Grades: 9-12
| 1,507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Grades: 6-12
| 7 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
Tavares, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tavares, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Tavares, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Nonschool Exceptional Education and Tavares Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tavares?
7 public schools are located in Tavares.
What percentage of students in Tavares go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Tavares are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tavares?
Tavares public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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