For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,783 students in Tavares, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tavares, FL are Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Tavares Elementary School and Nonschool Exceptional Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tavares, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tavares have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tavares, FL (2025-26)
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%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Tavares Middle School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
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 elementary schools in Tavares, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tavares, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares, Tavares Elementary School and Nonschool Exceptional Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tavares?
5 public elementary schools are located in Tavares.
What is the racial composition of students in Tavares?
Tavares public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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