For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,275 students in 32778, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 676 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 32778, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32778, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 32778 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32778, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32778, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 918 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Tavares Elementary 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
| 839 students
Rank: #44.
Tavares Middle 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
| 998 students
Rank: #55.
Tavares High 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
| 1,488 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Grades: PK
| 4 students
32778, 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 32778, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32778, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Nonschool Exceptional Education and Tavares Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32778?
7 public schools are located in 32778.
What percentage of students in 32778 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 32778 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32778?
32778 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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