For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 867 students in 32778, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 32778, FL are Tavares Elementary School and Nonschool Exceptional Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32778 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32778, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32778, FL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tavares Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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 preschools in 32778, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 32778, FL include Tavares Elementary School and Nonschool Exceptional Education.
How many public preschools are located in 32778?
3 public preschools are located in 32778.
What is the racial composition of students in 32778?
32778 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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