For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 920 students in 34461, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34461, FL are Lecanto Primary School and Crest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34461 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34461, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34461, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lecanto Primary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #22.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
34461, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Grades: 4-12
| 40 students
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Grades: 8-12
| 87 students
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34461, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34461, FL include Lecanto Primary School and Crest School.
How many public preschools are located in 34461?
2 public preschools are located in 34461.
What is the racial composition of students in 34461?
34461 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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